Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Job Summary:
Handles staffing needs regarding anesthesia gas machines and monitoring equipment and non-controlled medications. Stocks the anesthesia workroom, anesthesia carts, non-controlled medications, and anesthesia supply closets and prepares IVs, invasive lines, and sets up rooms.
Job Duties:
Assists with room turnovers, collection of used equipment, cleaning of equipment, and restocking.
Checks for cleanliness of anesthesia equipment and cleans as necessary.
Collects used/dirty equipment and discards disposables prior to the completion of day. Distributes equipment to the appropriate area for decontamination and
inventory of equipment and ensures equipment is returned to the OR after transport of the
with the tracking of equipment used in offsite procedures to reduce equipment loss.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GEDUnderstanding of medical terminology. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications: Medical technology training. Experience working in a hospital setting.
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.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. Work Shift: Day Shift
Address: 700 E Broad StPrimary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton
Position Type: Onsite
Union: LVH-H AFSCME
Work Schedule: 0645-1515 and 0800-1630
Department: 1017-00059 Operating Room
