Shadowing

"Shadowing" is a job observation in your profession of interest. Currently enrolled NDSU students with an interest in CLS are eligible to shadow in the MeritCare Medical Center laboratory. A typical shadow in CLS consists of rotations through these areas:

• Hematology
• Urinalysis
• Clinical Chemistry
• Transfusion Services
• Microbiology

To arrange a shadow you must do the following:

1. Complete a TB skin test. Students must provide proof of a negative result when they arrive at MeritCare for their shadow.

2. Obtain proof of MMR immunization.

3. Contact the Dept. of Allied Sciences Program Assistant, Rita Prunty, at R.Prunty@ndsu.edu or 701-231-8713 to check out the HIPAA Orientation manual and accompanying forms.

4. Contact Alice Hawley, MT (ASCP), Education Coordinator, MeritCare School of CLS at Alice.Hawley@MeritCare.com or 701-234-2482 to set a shadow date and time. To facilitate scheduling, please indicate your availability in your request for a shadow.

When you report for your job shadow, you must bring the following documentation with you:

• Proof of MMR immunization
• Proof of a negative TB skin test (or negative chest X-ray) done within the last 12 months
• Completed Student On-Site Observation Agreement
• Completed Student Immunization Verification Form
• Signed Confidentiality Statement