Student Intern
CCBRT
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Reported back to instructor to receive weekly tasks and responsibilities.
- Assisted in the preparation and molding of thermoplastics used in creating prosthetic limbs, including heating, shaping, and timing processes.
- Learned and applied techniques for safe tool usage (heat guns, Allen keys, pliers) in component disassembly and fitting.
- Supported the recycling and sustainable use of expensive prosthetic components, aligning with SDGs 3 (Good Health) & 12 (Responsible Consumption).
- Helped assemble and fit orthopedic footwear for children, paying close attention to orientation, comfort, and patient usability.
- Participated in the assembly of subsidized pediatric wheelchairs, gaining exposure to global healthcare collaboration (e.g., donations from Australia).
- Engaged with supervisors to understand the economic and logistical aspects of medical equipment reuse in low-resource settings.
- Developed resilience and problem-solving skills when adapting to mistakes under time pressure, ensuring quality outcomes for patient use.
- Demonstrated initiative by offering help beyond assigned tasks, such as assisting with tray assemblies and inquiring about long-term patient care impact.
- Improved communication and teamwork through collaboration with staff and fellow volunteers in a clinical, fast-paced environment.
