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 A N ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEER Step 1: Consider the Commitment We 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 Application To apply please visit the AHS website AlamedaHealthSystem.org then click Volunteers on the banner at the top of the page. Step 3: Interview We will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two. Step 4: Orientation If accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information. Step 5: Health Screening After 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 Investigation Volunteers are required to go through a criminal background screening after the Health Screening is completed. Step 7: Now you can get your badge and start!