What immunizations are required?
In order to provide a safe environment for both patients and volunteers, you are required to provide documentation of the following immunizations:
Additional considerations are:
Employee Health will be administering the TB skin test and the Hepatitis B immunizations.
A questionable chicken pox history will be verified with a blood test to determine antibody levels. The volunteer will be responsible for this immunization if needed.
Volunteers born before 1957 will be tested for antibody levels for MMR. In the event a volunteer has a negative antibody titer, the volunteer will be responsible for obtaining the additional immunizations prior to starting in a clinical area.
Volunteers working in high-risk areas i.e., Peds, ER or CDC will have Tetanus/pertussis vaccine (Tdap) administered by Employee Health if the last documented dose of Td has been greater than 2 yrs.
A history of receiving BCG immunizations does not exclude a volunteer from TB testing. This will be reviewed with the volunteer at the time of the visit. In the event a volunteer has a positive TB skin test reading, the volunteer will be required to be evaluated by his/her physician for a chest x-ray and possible prophylactic therapy with INH.
The cost of this treatment is the responsibility of the volunteer. A copy of the chest x-ray report and physician evaluation will be required prior to start time.
It is imperative to have all immunization records reviewed by the Employee Health Nurse prior to obtaining any additional vaccinations.
You can apply to Volunteer Services by completing our online application or request an application by contacting us:
West Virginia University Hospitals Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 8075
Morgantown, WV 26506-8075
Telephone: (304) 598-4134
FAX: (304) 598-4009
Email: becknern@wvuh.com
Please note: Junior Volunteer applicants must be accompanied by a parent during their interview.
