Operating Room PCT - Quakertown, United States - St. Luke's Hospital

Description

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.

Lukes, 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. 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. Lukes 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. Lukes provides advanced care for patients with acute conditions and a wide variety of complexities. Our units are equipped with the latest advanced technology. Patient Care positions are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care for patients across their life span. 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 Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Nurse Aide/Unit Clerk. Patient care areas are as follows:

Acute Care (Med Surg, Acute Rehab, Observation)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Hospital Locations This posting is for openings at the following campuses and position availability may vary by unit.

Orthopedic Hospital, West End Campus, Allentown

Positions may be available on various shifts.

Full time

Part time

Per Diem, minimum of 2 shifts/month.

Holiday 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.

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

EKGs, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection.

Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care. Maintains inventory of unit supplies and maintains a clean, orderly environment.

Assists in orienting and educating new staff.

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Basic computer skills required. Lukes University Health Network Assistive Personnel and Medical Terminology courses. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.