Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and assist the healthcare team. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, glucometry, and phlebotomy while documenting care and following treatment plans.

The role requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to float to different units as needed. High school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification are required or obtained within 60 days of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer.
• Attend APC and MT courses or evidence of competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document results.
• Record intake and output and monitor patient status.
• Perform EKGs and glucometry as directed.
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy tasks.
• Document care provided and follow the treatment plan.
• Assist in patient mobilization using proper body mechanics.
• Provide safe, compassionate patient care and communicate changes.
• Restock supplies and perform unit equipment checks.
• Participate in unit-based performance improvement.
• Support orientation and training of new staff; may float as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and assist the healthcare team. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, glucometry, and phlebotomy while documenting care and following treatment plans.

The role requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to float to different units as needed. High school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification are required or obtained within 60 days of