Adult Volunteer Program
Lower Keys Medical Center has always had a close bond with our island community. Volunteering offers residents the opportunity to be a part of that bond. To participate as a Adult Volunteer, we require that you be at least 18 years of age and committed to volunteer at least three hours per week for at least six months on a regularly scheduled basis.
Career building. As an Adult Volunteer you have the chance to volunteer in many different areas of our hospital. If you find that perfect job, a position opens and if you meet the necessary requirements, you may then choose to become a full-time employee and go on to enjoy a challenging and rewarding career in the healthcare industry.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Assisting in various hospital departments - Lab, Pharmacy, etc...
- Cinical Areas - ICU, ER, MICCU, etc...
- Staffing of information desk
- Customer service areas
- Special projects
- Delivery of mail/newspapers to patients
- Delivery of flowers, balloons and gifts to patients
- For information on joining the Adult Volunteer Program, please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator: Randy.Detrick@hma.com or call Randy Detrick at 305-434-2803.
Junior Volunteer
To participate as a Junior Volunteer, we require that you be at least 14 years of age and committed to volunteer for approximately three hours per week for at least six months on a regularly scheduled basis. Voluntering at our hospital is a great helathcare career step for mature minded individuals.
For information on joining the Volunteer Program, please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator: Randy.Detrick@hma.com or call Randy Detrick at 305-434-2803.
Internship
At the present time Lower Keys Medical Center does not offer medical school internships but does offer internships in other areas such as: Education, Marketing, Public Relations, Patient Relations and other areas of the hospital. Please contact: Randy.Detrick@hma.com or call Randy Detrick at 305-434-2803.
Volunteer or Intern Placement Process
As a potential volunteer you will required to do these mandatory items first:
Attend an interview - Please be on time and complete an application.
Background Check - A criminal history. (takes 3 days)
Drug Screen - You will be contacted by HR Department and given a time for screen in ER.
Attend Orientation - During the orientation we discuss health information privacy, safety, fire, security and other issues. (All day class - First Monday of each month at 8am-4pm)
Health Screen - Provide proof of TB test or have one done in Infection Control (every 2 years)
Obtain ID Badge - This will be done in our Human Resources Department