Patient Care Assistant — Compassionate In-Unit Support

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential patient care, monitor conditions, and support nursing staff on unit duties.

You will perform vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and maintain documentation while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

This role requires HS diploma, BLS within 60 days, and basic computer skills; training through APC/MT courses may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care specialty training preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attend APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training via competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs monitoring and documentation.
• Intake and output measurements.
• Perform EKGs and phlebotomy.
• Specimen collection and processing.
• Follow treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel.
• Restock unit supplies and maintain equipment checks.

Skills

Basic patient care

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 essential patient care, monitor conditions, and support nursing staff on unit duties.

You will perform vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and maintain documentation while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

This role requires HS diploma, BLS within 60 days, and basic computer skills; training through APC/MT courses may be provided.