Patient Care Tech Inpatient Med Surg (Days)
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
At Mercy healthcare is more than a job its a calling. Join a team built on compassion excellence and support. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll 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) Inpatient Med Surg
Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 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 hours/week) No Contract Required!
$500 for Day Shift (paid in two installments: $250 at 90 days $250 at 6 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
Mercys 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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
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- Air Ticketing
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- CAD CAM
- Data Management
- Equity
- Import & Export
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
