Perioperative Aide, Patient Care Assistant – Surgical Services

St. Luke's University Health Network

Patient care aides supporting perioperative and surgical services at St. Luke’s nonprofit Pennsylvania health network.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Capable of effective communication and documentation to support patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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Patient CareBLS CertificationClinical ProceduresOperating Room SupportBasic Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital SignsEKGsGlucometryPhlebotomySpecimen CollectionPatient TransportOperating Room PreparationInventory ManagementClerical DutiesPatient Positioning

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient InteractionOrientation and Education

Tools & Technologies

Operating Room EquipmentPatient Care Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SatisfactionQuality CareClinical ProceduresAssistive PersonnelMedical Terminology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect patient care across the patient lifespan under the direction of an RN or LPN
Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, including vital signs, intake and output measurements, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, and specimen collection
Document assigned responsibilities and communicate changes in patients’ conditions
Follow treatment plans and perform functions supporting patient satisfaction and safe, quality care
Perform assigned 1:1 watches
Maintain unit supply inventory and a clean, orderly environment
Assist with orienting and educating new staff
Answer patient and visitor inquiries
Perform patient-related clerical duties, including statistics, manuals, logs, order transcription, and patient-charge entry
Assist clinical staff with operating-room preparation and turnover
Obtain case carts, beds, equipment, and supplies; clean and set up rooms
Assist the OR charge nurse with schedules, calls, and communications
Check and stock supplies for case carts, operating rooms, and sub-sterile rooms
Maintain knowledge of operating-room equipment, attend in-services, and troubleshoot equipment
Accept and deliver specimens to laboratory/pathology areas
Assist with patient transport, positioning, and lifting
Review the daily OR schedule and identify potential instrument, equipment, or supply conflicts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer to the position
Basic computer skills required
Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network Assistive Personnel and Medical Terminology courses
Ability to complete up to 6 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach as specified
Ability to frequently use fingers and hands for fingering and handling
Ability to push objects up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
Ability to transport patients weighing up to 400 pounds via wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed
Ability to hear normal conversation and high and low frequencies
Ability to see general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision
Positions may prefer related experience
Submit application using full legal name and current home address
Include employment history for the past seven years, including present employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time and part-time openings
Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies
Up to 6 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation
Individualized orientation program for all areas
St. Luke’s University Health Network Assistive Personnel and Medical Terminology courses
Equal Opportunity Employer