Perioperative Care Partner

About the role

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. Job Duties 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 Additional Qualifications: 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. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Evening Shift Address: 330 Main St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Dickson City Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 11:00a-7:30p Department: 1029-00213 DC -OR