Emergency Department Volunteer - San Leandro Hospital

Volunteers working in the Emergency Department get a first-hand look at the procedures and functions of a high-volume modern Emergency Department. Basic volunteer duties include comforting patients, transporting patients, pharmacy and lab runs, helping to remake gurneys and beds, and restocking supplies. Excellent opportunity for those working toward a career in healthcare.Please include your phone number when inquiring about this program.STEPS TO BECOME AN ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEERStep 1: Consider the CommitmentWe require a commitment of one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of one year. All volunteers start off at the information desk and are required to complete 100-hours of service prior to transferring to a patient care floor volunteer position. The first 100-hours is required to be completed between 8am & 5pm, between Monday & Friday.Step 2: Submit ApplicationTo apply please visit the AHS website AlamedaHealthSystem.org then click Volunteers on the banner at the top of the page.Step 3: InterviewWe will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two.Step 4: OrientationIf accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information.Step 5: Health ScreeningAfter the orientation you will be able to make an appointment with AHS Employee Health. Volunteers are required to provide proof of immunity by immunization record or by titer(s) - blood tests for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken-pox). Additionally, volunteers are required to show documentation of a tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed elsewhere within the past 12 months and 1 within the past 3 months. AHS Employee Health can provide the second TB test for free.Step 6: Background Investiga