Perioperative Care Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Care Partner assists nursing staff with patient care in operating rooms, including positioning and transferring anesthetized patients and cleaning operating rooms after surgical cases. The role provides general non-technical assistance to nursing staff and supports an efficient, positive surgical experience through collaboration with the surgical team. The position is onsite at Tilghman Medical Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate mature and conscientious behavior.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and technical skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 days.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, depending on role-specific activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities designed to increase operating room productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with the surgical team to provide excellent customer service and an age-appropriate, positive patient surgical experience.
• Assist with transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are available and assist with opening them.
• Provide emotional support during pre-operative patient contact, as observed by unit and department nurses.
• Clean and disinfect operating rooms effectively after surgical cases.
• Provide appropriate care and handling of patient specimens.
• Assist nursing staff with positioning and transferring anesthetized patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED