Emergency Department (ED) Volunteer

Position Description and Duties

We are excited to welcome you to apply and volunteer at North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital. The ED Volunteer Program is open to post-secondary students 18 and older who are pursuing a medical career.

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Position: Level One Trauma Emergency Department Volunteer

Department: Emergency Department

Reports to: Emergency Department Manager

Liaisons: ED Volunteer Program Coordinator

Location: North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital

Duties:

ED volunteers are here to enhance quality patient care by assisting the ED team members, patients, and families.

  • Serve as a liaison between Triage and waiting patients to help facilitate smooth and proper patient flow through their ED visit.
  • Provide an area and atmosphere conducive to comfort while waiting.
  • Escort patients to other locations such as: coffee shop, elevators, cafeteria, lab, restrooms, telephones, admitting/registration, etc.
  • Direct patients with questions to Triage.
  • If directed by the Triage nurse, transport non-critical patients (by wheelchair or ambulatory) to the assigned room in the Emergency Department.
  • Other duties include sanitizing wheelchairs, gathering wheelchairs from around the hospital, stocking supplies (gowns, blankets, masks, Kleenex, etc.)

Requirements:

  • Must pass a background check.
  • Up to date vaccinations (MMR, Varicella) and annual Flu vaccination required.
  • Must currently be accepted into or attending classes for a healthcare career (MD, PA, NP, RN, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.).

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. and meets requirements above.
  • Be able to work independently and in a self-motivated fashion.
  • Be sensitive and able to work with individuals experiencing stress due to trauma, pain, or grief.
  • Be able to observe strict patient confidentiality.
  • Be effective in their communication skills.
  • Be able to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Flexibility in adapting to needs of the ED environment.
  • Be able to tolerate the sight of blood and body fluids.
  • Have the ability to interact appropriately with children.
  • Be comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Physically able to push a wheelchair and assist with cart.
  • Good problem solver.
  • Respectful, pleasant and courteous under all circumstances.
  • Be able to tolerate a lot of standing, sitting, walking, bending.
  • Have good visual and auditory abilities and speak English clearly.
  • Can get around the medical facility as needed.

  • One four-hour shift a week for a minimum of 75 hours
  • Maintain a regular volunteer schedule
  • Must be able to provide own transportation

What volunteers gain from volunteering in the Emergency Department:

  • References (on completion of 75 hours minimum commitment)
  • A greater insight into the workings of a level one trauma center
  • Supervision and support from a team of specialist nurses
  • Free parking
  • $8 meal allowance

Please follow the instructions below and call our office if you have any questions. The ED Volunteer Coordinator’s office phone number is 763-581-3934.

Step 1:  Complete application.

Step 2:  Complete interview

Step 3:  Accepted applicants will be emailed an offer letter outlining the next steps.

Step 4:  Applicant will complete background check and submit immunization records, their photo for ID, and complete RED annual training modules.

Step 5:  Upon receiving the above items, Volunteer Services will schedule onsite orientation. These items are due at onsite orientation:

  • Immunization’s, flu, two MMR’s and varicella
  • TB Test (done by North’s lab or your primary medical doctor)
  • Attestation for completing online orientation
  • Signed confidentiality
  • Signed position description

Step 6:  The Volunteer Services coordinator will schedule training in the emergency department.

Questions? Call 763-581-3934