Perianestheia Volunteers
Perianethesia Volunteers
Perianesthesia Volunteers support patients, families and clinical teams before and after surgery. This role helps create a welcoming, organized environment while assisting with non-clinical patient care, unit preparation and visitor communication.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Receiving direction from the charge nurse regarding patients who need escorting to Pre-Op or PACU areas
- Escorting patients and family members to appropriate waiting, care or discharge areas
- Assisting with patient discharge
- Providing warm blankets and refreshments to patients when requested by a nurse
- Preparing surgical stretchers with clean linens, gowns, pillows, clothing bags, socks and surgical hats
- Disinfecting and preparing surgical stretchers, wheelchairs and lounge chairs between patient use according to established procedures
- Supporting clinical staff by running errands, restocking unit and bedside supplies, and preparing IV start kits
- Providing backup support for other Pre-Op/PACU volunteer areas as needed
- Covering the waiting room desk when the nurse liaison is unavailable, including welcoming families, providing updates when appropriate and contacting charge RNs for specific information
Role requirements:
Volunteers should be comfortable interacting with patients, families and clinical staff in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role may require regular walking, escorting patients and visitors, preparing supplies, and following infection-prevention procedures.
