Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

sluhn; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.

The role includes performing vital signs, intakes/outputs, and tasks like EKGs and phlebotomy under supervision. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and BLS certification within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Health care specialty training is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position.
• Attend APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Record intake and output measurements.
• Perform EKGs and glucometry.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Document all assigned responsibilities accurately.
• Follow the treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
• Restock unit supplies as needed.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to the unit team.
• Float to other units as needed per policy.

Skills

BLS Certification

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health care specialty training preferred

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and participate in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.

The role includes performing vital signs, intakes/outputs, and tasks like EKGs and phlebotomy under supervision. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and BLS certification within 60 days.