Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Harrity (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing teams with vital signs, EKGs, glucometry, and specimen collection. You will document activities, follow care plans, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

You will participate in orientation, obtain BLS within 60 days, and use basic computer skills. The role involves float across units per hospital policy and contributing to unit performance improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; health care specialty training preferred.
• Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer to position.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs intake and output measurements.
• EKG.
• Glucometry.
• Phlebotomy.
• Specimen collection.
• Documentation for all assigned responsibilities.
• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based team.
• Must be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic BLS training

Tools

EKG equipment

Glucometer

Phlebotomy supplies

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing teams with vital signs, EKGs, glucometry, and specimen collection. You will document activities, follow care plans, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

You will participate in orientation, obtain BLS within 60 days, and use basic computer skills. The role involves float across units per hospital policy and contributing to unit performance improvement.