Patient Care Tech - Mercy Hospital South
2 days ago
Job description
Find your calling at Mercy
At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it's a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll make a difference every day while growing professionally.Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities.
Position Details:
Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Medical Surgical Unit 5E
Location: Mercy Hospital South Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sign-On Bonus (24 hrs per week and above) – No Contract Required
Day Shift: $1, Paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months
Overview
Under the direction of an RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness. Works collaboratively as part of a team and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
- Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire
Key Responsibilities
As a Patient Care Associate (PCA):
- Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record
- Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)
- Provide clerical support as needed
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT): Includes all PCA responsibilities, plus:
- Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures
- Administer enteral feedings
- Provide wound care
- Remove IVs and Foley catheters
- Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning
Training & Development
- Mercy's PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience and valuable credentials in a supportive healthcare environment.
- If you have no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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