Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

Auxiliary-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Support

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering volunteer program for Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, which includes managing, recruiting, training, scheduling and evaluating a diverse group of volunteers in accordance with organizational vision, mission and philosophy.

Additional duties will include daily rounding and recognition, organizing volunteer schedules, building and maintaining relationships with all hospital departments who support volunteers. 

Location: Banner Gateway Med Ctr (1900 N Higley Rd)

Schedule/Shift: Exempt position M-F 7am-5pm some weekends may be required for volunteer events

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering volunteer program(s) for an assigned facility or campus, which includes managing, recruiting, training, scheduling and evaluating a diverse group of volunteers in accordance with organizational vision, mission and philosophy. This position promotes and supports volunteerism through community programs and partnerships.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Selects, orients, trains, schedules and evaluates volunteers in applicable Volunteer Services areas. Maintains volunteer staff files as required, including service hours, annual evaluations and in-service training and education. May supervise part-time support staff, providing for leadership and growth opportunities.

2. Develops and implements recruitment, retention and recognition strategies to achieve annual department goals. Designs and implements innovative programs in support of the strategic plan.

3. Oversees and supervises community volunteers and associated in-service programs. Manages volunteer resources and people to achieve the program goals and provide support to Banner programs.

4. Manages and facilitates volunteer training and educational processes. Insures that all volunteers receive service descriptions, training checklists and on-the-job training in their assigned service areas. Completes annual safety education and yearly evaluations for all volunteers.

5. Manages, prepares, and maintains appropriate and accurate statistical data, volunteer files, and program information. Oversees and assures the documentation and maintenance of appropriate statistics, accurate volunteer file maintenance, and compliance with all regulatory and/or accreditation requirements.

6. Manages and facilitates volunteer program development in new service areas by working closely with internal departments to identify areas of opportunity.

7. Participates in/on a variety of committees, teams, and/or other related groups in order to receive and/or convey information.

8. May perform specialized functions based on assigned area of responsibility.

9. This position is responsible for managing applicable volunteer program(s), including the recruitment, application review, interviewing, and orientation of volunteers. This position participates in daily operational activities and coordinates the scheduling of volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of volunteer services. Internal customers include employees and volunteers. External customers include patients, family members, potential volunteers, and the community-at-large.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of applicable principles and practices as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and a working knowledge of program management principles and practices as normally demonstrated through a minimum of three years relevant experience.

Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact and provide assistance to a diverse group of individuals. Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages. Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task workload in a fast paced environment. Proficient use of written language in composing a variety of presentations, policies, procedures, and other applicable communication pieces. Skilled in maintaining composure and professional demeanor in difficult and stressful situations. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience working with volunteers in an oversight capacity.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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