Cath Lab Patient Care Assistant Full-Time

St. Luke's University Health Network•Easton, PA

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides patient care and participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care. The role supports patient comfort and satisfaction while following treatment plans directed by licensed personnel. The assistant is expected to provide safe, appropriate, quality care and may float as needed under unit and hospital policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer to the position.
Basic computer skills.
Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses, or demonstrate previous training as determined through competency testing.
Complete an individualized orientation program for all areas.

Nice To Haves

Health care specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned vital-sign measurements, intake and output measurements, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
Document all assigned responsibilities.
Follow treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel.
Perform necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
Mobilize patients using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices.
Provide safe, appropriate, quality patient care.
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns to the unit-based team.
Restock unit supplies as needed.
Perform equipment checks and unit-specific maintenance duties as appropriate.
Participate actively in unit-based performance improvement.
Maintain awareness of the unit budget.
Maintain professional development through participation in in-services and/or continuing education and timely completion of competencies.
Assist in orienting and educating new staff.
Float as needed in accordance with unit and hospital policy.