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Published 8/8/25 12:00AM
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Surgical Services Volunteer

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near PARK RIDGE, IL
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    3-4 hours once a week; available shifts: Mon - Fri 8am-6pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Free-of-charge medical screening that includes: blood test for tuberculosis and verification of vaccination records.

    Description

    The purpose of this assignment is to assist in the smooth operations of the Ambulatory and Pre Surgery departments by providing non-clinical support.

    Duties:

    • Greet patients and walk them to the cubicle.
    • Provide family members with general hospital information.
    • Restock supplies.
    • Assist with putting together patient admission bags.
    • Assist with clerical tasks.
    • Provide wheelchair assistance for discharged patients.
    • Disinfect high-touch areas following a disinfecting protocol specifically excluding carts, beds and room

    Shifts are 3-4 hours long once a week.

    Opportunities are available Mon - Fri 8am - 7pm

    Location

    On-site
    1775 W. DEMPSTER, VOLUNTEER OFFICE - 9 SOUTH, PARK RIDGE, Illinois, US
    VOLUNTEER OFFICE - 9 SOUTH

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