Job Posting
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. The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care. The Patient Care Assistant participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Performs the following tasks as assigned :
- Vital signs
- Intake and output measurements
- EKGs
- Glucometry
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Documentation for all assigned responsibilities
- Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel
- Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service
- Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive device
- Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care
- Communicates changes in patients' conditions and unit concerns with the unit based team
- Restocks unit supplies as needed
- Performs equipment checks and unit specific maintenance duties as appropriate to unit
- Takes active role in unit based performance improvement
- Maintains awareness of unit budget
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and / or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competencies
- Assists in orienting and educating new staff
- Must be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy
Physical and Sensory Requirements :
Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a timeStand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a timeWalk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a timeConsistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbsOccasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbsTransport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and / or stretcherFrequently stoop and bendFrequently reach above shoulder levelMust be able to perceive attributes of an object through touchMust be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequenciesMust be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral visionEducation :
High School diploma or equivalent requiredHealth care specialty training preferredTraining and Experience :
Individualized orientation program for all areasObtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to positionBasic computer skills requiredAttend St. Luke's University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testingPlease 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!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.