I was basically a CNA that got paid $2 less/hour what the "real" CNAs got paid. Since I am a nursing student, I was hoping for more "nursing" experience. Also, I signed up for the oncology unit, but didn't know it shared a floor with MedSurg and Pulmonary. I ended up spending more time on the MedSurg/Pulmonary end than on oncology.
I had up to 13 patients for 12.5 hour shifts, 3 days a week. A few times I did 1:1 with a psychotic/suicidal patient but these were not very often. I did the full work of a CNA including bed baths, running to the lab, changing sheets, etc. As an MST, you can also start IVs, but I never got the chance to do this.
Be warned: this hospital is in the middle of DC!! I had MANY homeless/detoxing patients! I came away with many hilarious stories, but not as much experience with oncology patients as I had hoped for.
Overall, not what I signed up for, but still a good-paying summer job. At the end of the summer, the unit manager said she would hire me as a nurse after graduation. If you're a hard worker and are interested in working in DC, try this out. Its a good way to see if you like the area/nurses you'd be working with, etc. By the way, the hospital is about 10 steps away from the Foggy Bottom Metro station... very convenient.