Perioperative Care Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
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 description
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
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Demonstrates mature and conscientious behavior
- Demonstrates sound judgment and technical skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire
- Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.