- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
NBC4 Expo - Medical Professionals, Kidney Screening
ORGANIZATION: National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
The National Kidney Foundation will once again have a booth at the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo. We hope to screen over 1,200 people in two days.
In its 22nd year, the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo has grown to become the largest free consumer health event in the country with close to 200 exhibitors, demonstrations, giveaways and much more. Over 87,000 attendees participate during the two-day event.
What is a KEEP Healthy Check up?
KEEP Health is a public education tool designed for large health fairs and expos because it targets the general public who may not be aware of the risk factors for kidney disease. The assessment consists of physical measurements, blood pressure, a risk survey, urine testing and a consultation with an advanced health professional.
MEDICAL/TECHNICAL VOLUNTEER
We need a specialized group of volunteers (such as RNs, med students, technicians, etc.) who have medical experience to handle blood pressure measurements and urine testing. Also includes medical professionals (such as MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs) that can provide consultations to participants by reviewing their risk factors.
Responsibilities
Assigned to a station(s) the day of screening. Some tasks include blood pressure measurement, urine testing and participant consultations.
Reasons to volunteer:
•Impact the health of individuals in your community before they progress to kidney failure
•Get valuable experience for your resume and employee file
•Network and meet awesome people just like yourself
•Get a volunteer t-shirt and an "experience letter" that documents your contribution
Time Commitment
At least one shift per day
8:15 am - 1:00 pm (4.75 hours with 1/2 hr training)
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm (5 hours with 1/2 hr training)
Available Positions:
10 Clinicians per shift
6 blood pressure per shift
5 urine testing per shift
Total = 21 medical volunteers per shift
More opportunities with National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area
Location:
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20015, US
Mission Statement
The National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary nonprofit health organization dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Description
The National Kidney Foundation is meeting the growing public health challenge of chronic kidney disease with a range of programs and services for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
DC Convention Center801 Mount Vernon Place NorthwestWashington, DC 20001
DATE POSTED
September 3, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one shift (5 hrs)