Compassionate Patient Care Specialist

St. Luke's University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide dedicated patient care, participate in data collection, planning and implementation of care, and support to the health-care team.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and documentation. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with health care specialty training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks and data collection as assigned.
• Vital signs, intake/output measurements, and documentation.
• EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Follows treatment plans and communicates changes to the team.
• Assists in ensuring patient comfort and safety and supports unit operations.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Glucometry

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Mobility assistance

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 dedicated patient care, participate in data collection, planning and implementation of care, and support to the health-care team.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and documentation. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with health care specialty training preferred.