Perioperative Care Partner

Schuylkill • Dickson City, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, honored five times for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals received an 'A' grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, focusing on delivering the best possible healthcare. This role assists nursing staff in patient care within the operating rooms, including positioning and transferring anesthetized patients, and cleaning operating rooms post-surgery. It also provides general non-technical assistance to the nursing staff, aiming to enhance the patient surgical experience through excellent customer service and support within the surgical team.

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

• Physical Demands: Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: 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.

What This Job Offers

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