An Application is completed, including the listing of two (2) personal references. If the applicant is a graduate from a four (4)-year college, a copy of the diploma, or current School ID may be substituted for one reference.

Requirements

A sincere desire to become a Physician Assistant as a career.

Have a permanent address.

Fill out application completely -front & back-

References as stated. Southern California addresses only.

Commitment of 200 hours of service in the DEM Volunteer Program.

Attend the General Orientation and Department of Emergency Medicine Specific Trainings.

Be able to understand volunteer's duties and not to exceed them.

Have a Health Clearance Test by LAC+USC Med Center Employee Health Dept.

To be fingerprinted at LAC+USC Medical Center - Human Resources

To rent the Adult Volunteer uniform (If in stock Used-$30.00, New S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL $35.00).

Adhere to the DEM Volunteers' Schedule. If the need to be absent for more than a week,
   always notify the Volunteer Office, and the area supervisor.

After receiving the references, or the reference & a copy of BA Degree, or School ID Badge, prospective volunteer will be invited for an interview by coordinator and Chief Physician Assistant Mr. Lee Slajer. If applicant is accepted in the DEM Volunteer Program, Mr. Slajer will issue a written letter of acceptance, which is filed in applicant's personnel file. After acceptance, applicant will need to attend a General Orientation and Emergency Trauma Center Orientation conducted once a month on a Saturday.

12 Midnight - 4:00 a.m.
4:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - 12 Midnight

DEM Volunteers may not schedule overlapping time (example: 9:00 - 1:00 pm)

A "Letter of Recommendation" signed by the Chief Physican Assistant may be requested after 200 hours of service have been completed. Please allow at least five (5) working days notice in advance.

Recommendation Letter will be given upon returning of the ID Badge & Uniform.

As in all volunteer services, your services may be terminated for violating Policies and Procedures. If in any way the DEM Helper Volunteer compromises the safety or impedes the medical delivery of the patients, these are grounds for dismissal. The above stated reasons are examples for dismissal from the DEM Volunteer Program, but may not be inclusive.