Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Direct Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support clinical teams in patient care, data collection and implementation of care plans. The role involves vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with patient comfort under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; health care training is a plus. The position may require floating to different units and participation in ongoing competency programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Health care specialty training preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs, intake/output, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, specimens, and document results.
• Follow licensed staff's treatment plan and ensure safe, quality patient care.
• Assist in patient mobilization and communicate condition changes to the team.
• Restock supplies and perform unit-based maintenance and equipment checks.
• Support orientation of new staff and participate in continuing education.
• Must float to other units per hospital policy.

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 support clinical teams in patient care, data collection and implementation of care plans. The role involves vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with patient comfort under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; health care training is a plus. The position may require floating to different units and participation in ongoing competency programs.