Urgent Care Center Volunteers

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

• Distribute and collect food menus.

• Escort and transport patients to different floors, exam rooms, or via wheelchair as directed by staff.

• Visit patient rooms to provide comfort items (blankets, water, magazines), non-clinical items (gowns, pillows), or friendly conversation.

• Help patients set up MSK MyChart on their phones.

• Assist with patient belongings by cataloguing, labeling, and organizing personal items.

• Partner with Patient Representatives during busy times to enhance patient support.

• Restock unit supplies (blanket warmers, water cups, etc.) and help prepare rooms for admissions.

• Act as a patient advocate by helping maintain awareness of meals, tests, discharge status, and other updates (directing clinical questions to staff).

• Help manage the flow of visitors in and out of the UCC waiting area to ensure a comfortable environment.

• Must be 16 years old or older.

• Willing to commit to a weekly 4-hour shift for a minimum of 6 months. Volunteers are expected to be dependable in attending their scheduled shifts.

• If a former or current MSK patient, must be out of active treatment for at least one year.

• If selected, complete a virtual interview. The selection process is based on scheduling needs and applicant qualifications.

• Reference check: 2-3 references

• Background check & drug screen (*18 years and older)

• Medical Clearance: COVID-19, flu and other immunizations are mandatory for volunteers, no exceptions. Medical Clearance is at the expense of the applicant.

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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