Compassionate Operating Room Support Partner

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an OR support assistant to help nursing staff in patient positioning, transferring anesthetized patients, and pre/post-operative room cleaning. This role provides non-technical support to the nursing team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe patient transport, proper instrument availability, and adherence to infection control standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Mature, responsible, and dependable.
• Good judgment and capable of handling technical tasks in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 excellent customer service in the OR.
• Assists with transportation of patients to and from the operating room.
• Ensures availability of instruments and supplies and assists with opening of supplies and instruments.
• Provides emotional support during pre-operative contact with the patient, as observed by nurses.
• Performs cleaning and disinfection of the operating rooms after surgical cases.
• Performs care and handling of patient specimens.

Skills

Mature and conscientious behavior

Sound judgment and technical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an OR support assistant to help nursing staff in patient positioning, transferring anesthetized patients, and pre/post-operative room cleaning. This role provides non-technical support to the nursing team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe patient transport, proper instrument availability, and adherence to infection control standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.