Perioperative Care Partner

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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 nontechnical 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 patients 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.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2310 Highland Ave

Primary Location:

Bethlehem- Highland Avenue

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 7:00a-3:30p

Department:

Operating Room Bethlehem - CH