Patient Care Assistant

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  • St. Luke's Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Coaldale ,PA 18218
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
27 Nov 2024
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Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.nnThe Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care. The Patient Care Assistant participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.nnJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:nnPerforms the following tasks as assigned:nnVital signsnnIntake and output measurementsnnEKGsnnGlucometrynnPhlebotomynnSpecimen collectionnnDocumentation for all assigned responsibilitiesnnFollows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.nnPerforms necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with servicennPerforms patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive devicennAccepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient carennCommunicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based teamnnRestocks unit supplies as needednnPerforms equipment checks and unit specific maintenance duties as appropriate to unitnnTakes active role in unit based performance improvement.nnMaintains awareness of unit budgetnnMaintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competenciesnnAssists in orienting and educating new staffnnPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:nnSit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.nnEDUCATION:nnHigh School diploma or equivalent required. Health care specialty training preferred.nnTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:nnIndividualized orientation program for all areas. Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing.nnPlease complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!nnSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (