Ben Taub Tower Volunteer
DEPARTMENT: Ben Taub Tower Clinic Administration
LOCATION: BT Specialty Clinics; Ben Taub Tower
HOURS: Monday and Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2:30pm
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Volunteers assist Clinic Administration, Patient Care Technicians and nurses with daily tasks. Volunteers provide assistance and wayfinding for patients who go down to radiology in Ben Taub Hospital, provide snacks to patients in waiting rooms, provide updates to patients, etc.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Providing navigation and wayfinding assistance to patients, particularly to Radiology Services
* Speaking with patient families and answering questions
* Answering the phone and providing reception and filing as needed
* Assisting PCTs and nurses as needed
* Follows all instructions and policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Ability to work unsupervised for a short time
* Mature, outgoing and dependable, with good interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate verbally with staff, physicians, and visitors in a
courteous manner
* Dependable, conscientious and diligent in the performance of duties
TRAINING:
Volunteer Services will provide:
* New Volunteer Orientation
* Criminal Background Screening
* Volunteer ID Badge
* Interview with assignment screening and scheduling
Occupational Health Services will provide Health Screening:
* TB Titer
* Proof of Immunization (MMR, Varicella, and Pertussis)
Assigned department will provide:
* Tour of the department
* Introduction to staff members
* Specifics on safety
* On the job training
* Prepared and assigned tasks
4800 Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, US
Harris Health is a community-focused academic healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of those most in need in Harris County through quality care delivery, coordination of care, and education.
Harris Health System is a fully integrated healthcare system that cares for all residents of Harris County, Texas. We are the first accredited healthcare institution in Harris County to be designated by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and are one of the largest systems in the country to achieve the quality standard. Our system includes community health centers, same day clinics, three multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals.
We are in need of volunteers throughout the system which can provide flexibility, convenient locations, opportunities for clinical observation and support, in-person and virtual opportunities, etc. If you are interested in getting involved, please visit www.harrishealth.org, click on the Donate tab at the top of the screen, select Volunteer and follow the prompts to complete your application.
1504 Ben Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030
July 15, 2024
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