Periop Aide / Patient Care Assistant, Surgical Services – Allentown/ Bethlehem

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

• 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.

• Assists clinical staff with room preparation and turnover duties. This includes obtaining case cart, correct bed, equipment and supplies, cleaning, and setting up room.
• Assists OR charge nurse with duties associated with the OR schedule, phone calls, and various communications to all departments and disciplines.
• Checks and stocks the necessary supplies for the case cart, OR and sub-sterile rooms. Understands the equipment needs and maintains knowledge of the equipment in the operating room, attends appropriate in-services, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Accepts and delivers specimens to appropriate laboratory/pathology areas.
• Provide assistance for patient transport, positioning, and lifting.
• Participates in the review of the OR schedule daily and helps to identify potential conflicts or concerns related to instruments, equipment, or supplies.