St. Luke's University Health Network·Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
The Patient Care Assistant provides direct patient care, including collecting vital signs, performing EKGs, and assisting with patient mobilization. They are also responsible for documenting care, restocking supplies, and communicating patient condition changes to the medical team.
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Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
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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.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Health care specialty training preferred.
Individualized 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.
ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK IS AN [http://www.slhn.org/EOE] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. [http://www.slhn.org/EOE]
Market context
In Pennsylvania, patient care assistant roles on Med Surg units are typically driven by ongoing bedside staffing needs, especially for night shifts and part-time coverage. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with a high school diploma, preferred specialty training, BLS within 60 days, and basic computer skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS plan and highlight any direct patient-care or unit-support experience in your application.
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