Perioperative Care Partner - Weekend

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Cedar Crest (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an operating room support role to assist nursing staff with patient care, positioning, and transport. The position also includes cleaning and disinfecting rooms after cases and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for use.

Weekend shift availability is required; responsibilities include patient interactions and providing emotional support during pre-operative care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare experience preferred; <1 year 6 months in a healthcare setting.
• Mature, conscientious, and with sound judgment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire (PA).

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by positioning and transferring patients.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are available.
• Open and handle supplies and instruments as needed.
• Provide emotional support during pre-operative interactions.
• Clean and disinfect operating rooms after cases.
• Handle and process patient specimens as required.
• Contribute to OR productivity and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Mature and conscientious

Sound judgment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

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


• Less than 1 year 6 months in a healthcare setting.


• Demonstrates mature and conscientious behavior.


• Demonstrates sound judgment and technical skills.


• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days

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.

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Work Shift

Weekend Shift

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Weekends 0700-1930

Department

1004-09081 Operating Room - CC