Health Careers Clinical Coordinator Checklist

The following nine (9) steps in the process for student placements must be completed no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of each clinical experience.

1. Ensure that your educational institution has a current affiliation agreement with University Health System. 
    
2. Request student placement from your Clinical Coordinator / Liaison.
    
3. Request access to our computerized charting system, SUNRISE. Questions? Call Data Security at 210-358-0640.
    
4. If the unit supervisor allows medication distribution, request Pyxis Access by emailing your name and request to Mario Martinez at Mario.Martinez3@uhs-sa.com. Questions? Call 210-358-0250.
    
5. Faculty and students are required to read the Guideposts For Faculty/Student Orientation. 
    
6. Complete and submit the Online Rotation Form with the names of all students. Print the confirmation page that follows the Online Rotation Form.
    
7. Before students begin the internship / externship, provide the confirmation document to the University Health System supervisor where students will be placed.
    
8. During clinicals, students should always have a Skills Requirement Checklist in their possession.

NOTE:

1. Due to limited space, students are not allowed to park in the University Hospital parking lot. Many students park at the Crossroads Mall Park and Ride.
2. Students are required to wear their name badges at all times. Your school badge is sufficient.