College Job Shadow Program

The MultiCare College Job Shadow program provides a one-time, observation-only opportunity for students pursuing health care careers that require shadowing hours as part of their application process.

Note: This program does not include Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medicine or pre-Medicine tracks. Participating schools must be accredited and have an active affiliation with MultiCare. Priority is given to local colleges and universities.

What are the requirements to be considered for a job shadow at MultiCare?

Applicants must be pursuing a healthcare discipline that requires job shadow hours to enter their academic program. Maximum 8-10 hours will be granted. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Immunizations will be required to complete the application.

When should I apply?
We recommend applying 6–8 weeks before your program’s shadow hour deadline.

How many hours can I shadow?
Participants may complete up to 8 hours of job shadowing. Due to high demand, this is a one-time, observation-only experience.

Which departments or roles are available for job shadowing?
Opportunities are available in select departments, including:

• Physical Therapist

• Physical Therapy Assistant

• Occupational Therapist

• Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Speech & Language Pathologist

• Radiology

• Ultrasound

• Invasive Cardiovascular Technician

• Nuclear Medicine

• Pharmacy

What immunizations are required?
To ensure safety, all participants must provide documentation of the following:

• Two (2) MMR vaccinations or proof of immunity

• TB screening: either two negative skin tests or one QuantiFeron Gold blood test within the past 12 months

• Two (2) Varicella (VZV) immunizations or proof of immunity

• Tdap (received after age 18)

• Hepatitis B vaccination series or immunity

• Seasonal flu vaccine

Can I shadow a family member, relative, or my supervisor?
No. Applicants may not shadow family members, relatives or their direct supervisors. If you are a MultiCare employee, you may request a job shadow within your unit under a different colleague than your leader.

What is the dress code?
Professional business casual attire is required. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Jeans are not permitted.

Apply by region
To help streamline the process, job shadow applicants should submit their requests based on the location of the MultiCare facility they are interested in:

• Puget Sound Region (Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, Covington and Olympia) – Apply Today

• Inland Northwest Region (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Inland Northwest area) – Apply Today

• Yakima Valley Region – Apply Today

Reach out to us at StudentJobShadows@multicare.org