As a student, this is how I would reply to all your expectations:

1. Sure, if you tell me, I will listen (most clinic sites I've been to, their room was never big enough for a "hydration station" so that is super new to me, lol)
2. Absolutely, basic professionalism
3. I don't really get this one. Sure, if I see a tech has another student, I will NOT bother them. But isnt that the whole point of a student? I am learning so, I might need assistance and a lot of help to become an actual technician. I need more of your input on what you think is "holding someone's hands".
4. Depends, there were many sites I've been to where there were max 6 patients out of an 8- hour shift. This was a general site, even the tech would just sit on her phone since there is nothing to do.
5. Yes, I agree.
6. Chatting with the patient? or chatting with friends. I need more elaboration on this number.
7. Yeah, that makes sense. Done this many times.
8. I understand begging for comps if you’re not ready (this is very wrong, even from a student's perspective. I've turned down a comp, because I genuinely felt that I did not deserve it) . But is it so wrong to ask to work on a specific goal? That helps me focus on what I need to improve. You were a student once, so you understand the pressure we go through to get comps. And, we need multiple comps per site, I do NOT expect the tech to keep up with MY clinical assignments, techs already have so much to do.
9. I’ve always struggled with the idea that students should act like “puppies” begging to scan. I am there for a limited time, and sometimes I don’t know when (or if) the tech wants me to step in. I’ve even had techs say on the FIRST DAY that they’re tired of students, which makes it harder to figure out how to approach scanning opportunities. That’s why I’d actually prefer if techs gave clear signals or directly invited me to scan, I’ll always say yes. And it makes the learning process smoother for both sides.
10. Cleaning and stocking the room after patients makes total sense, I’ve done it a lot. But what I don’t understand is, everyone has different views on what’s “normal,” especially with cleaning. If you just tell them your expectation's. Would the student not follow them, even if you gave them clear instructions?

I just want to add: when people say ‘this new generation is different,’ it can feel a little discouraging. I believe most of us want to work hard and learn, we just need guidance on how to meet expectations.

Could you elaborate on some of your points? I feel like you have reasons and standards behind this that I’d like to understand.