Cath Lab Patient Care Assistant Full-Time

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

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care and participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care. The role supports St. Luke’s commitment to excellence and access to care, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The assistant follows treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel, helps ensure patient comfort and satisfaction, provides safe and appropriate care, communicates patient condition changes and unit concerns to the unit-based team, and may float as needed under unit and hospital policy. The position includes an individualized orientation program for all areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic computer skills required.
Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer to the position.
Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses, or demonstrate previous training as determined through competency testing.
Meet the physical and sensory requirements described in the posting, including patient handling and transport using mechanical lifting equipment and/or other approved patient handling aids.

Nice To Haves

Health care specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks including vital signs, 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 support patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
Mobilize patients using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
Provide safe, appropriate, quality patient care.
Communicate changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with 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 programs and timely completion of competencies.
Assist in orienting and educating new staff.
Float as needed in accordance with unit and hospital policy.