Emergency Room Volunteer- Primary Children's Salt Lake

Intermountain Health

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Unpaid volunteer contributing time to Intermountain Healthcare in various roles. Emergency Room Volunteers are needed to assist staff, patients, and families in the Emergency Department. Due to the nature of the department, each day will be different, and volunteers will need to be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of each shift. Volunteers are expected to come for one three-hour shift each week and are asked to commit to 100 hours of volunteering.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and graduated from high school.
• Able to follow and execute instructions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to work with children in varying age groups.
• Able to work well with diverse populations.
• Able to work in a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitive to patient and family situations and dynamics.

Nice To Haves

• This role is best suited for those who are actively pursuing a future in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with patients and families waiting to be admitted and providing them with comfort/distractions items for the wait.
• Assisting in transporting patients to rooms.
• Rounding on patient rooms to offer toys, comfort items, or food where applicable.
• Assisting with support roles such as cleaning toys and restocking supplies.
• Assisting the nursing and child life staff as instructed.

Benefits

• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Eligibility to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees