Perioperative Care Partner
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Perioperative Care Partner to join their team. This role involves assisting nursing staff in patient care within the operating rooms, including positioning and transferring anesthetized patients, and cleaning operating rooms after surgical cases. The Perioperative Care Partner provides general non-technical assistance to the nursing staff and contributes to a positive patient surgical experience by partnering with the surgical team to provide excellent customer service. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, offering opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Demonstrates mature and conscientious behavior.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and technical skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
- Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
- Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
- Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Responsibilities
- Assists nursing staff in the rooms with patient care by positioning, transferring of anesthetized patients, and cleaning operating rooms at the conclusion of surgical cases.
- Provides general non–technical assistance to the nursing staff.
- Participates in activities designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of the operating room.
- Promotes a positive patient surgical experience by partnering with the surgical team to provide excellence in customer service within the surgical environment with age-appropriate responsibilities.
- Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the operating room.
- Ensures availability of instruments and supplies needed and assists with opening of supplies and instruments.
- Provides emotional support during pre-operative contact with the patient, as observed by the unit and department nurses.
- Performs effective cleaning and disinfection of the operating rooms after surgical cases.
- Performs appropriate care and handling of patient specimens.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Rewarding and successful career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
