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Periop Aide / Patient Care Assistant, Surgical Services - Allentown/ Bethlehem - Allentown Pennsylvania
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/02/2024
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. Here at St. Luke's, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke's team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.The patient care team practices in a premier environment facilitated by our mission to be recognized as expert providers of innovative, personalized and maximally safe patient care. St.---Luke's fosters an environment of partnership with other members of the health care team while also placing high importance on developing skills and celebrating the successes of our team. St. Luke's provides advanced care for patients with acute conditions and a wide variety of complexities. Our units are equipped with the latest advanced technology. Be a part of the multi-disciplinary team where relationships are highly valued, and trusting bonds are built with our patients.Patient Care positions are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care for patients across their life span. Perioperative Aides and Patient Care Assistants (PCA) work cooperatively under the direction of an RN or LPN and consistent with hospital policy, the hospital Mission Statement, and the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Patient Care positions may include Perioperative Aides and Patient Care Assistants (PCA). Hospital Locations - This posting is for openings at the following campuses and position availability may vary by unit. --- Short Stay/ Ambulatory Procedure Unit (APU) - Allentown Campus - Bethlehem Campus - Orthopedic Hospital, West End Campus, Allentown - Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown--- Operating Room (PCA/ Perioperative Aide, OR) - Allentown Campus - Bethlehem Campus WORK SCHEDULE: Positions may be available on various shifts.Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings!--- Full time Part timeHoliday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies.--- -All positions require the ability to complete up to 6 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice:
- Vital signs, Intake and output measurements.
- EKGs, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection.
- Documentation for all assigned responsibilities.
- Follows treatment plan and performs necessary functions to ensure patient satisfaction with service -as directed by licensed personnel. Performs 1:1 watches as assigned.
- Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care. Communicates changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintains inventory of unit supplies and maintains a clean, orderly environment.
- Assists in orienting and educating new staff.
- Answers patient and visitor inquiries.
- Performs patient related clerical duties, including unit statistics, manuals, logs, transcribing orders and entering patient charges accurately.
- Demonstrates the responsibility in meeting hospital and nursing department personnel standards.
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