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Position Details:

Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) Medical Surgical Unit 5E

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd St. Louis MO 63128

Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours/week

Shift: Night Shift 6:30 PM 7:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus (24 hrs per week and above) No Contract Required!

• Night Shift: $3000 (paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days $750 at 6 months $1500 at 12 months)

About the Unit Med Surg 5E

Med Surg 5E cares for adult medical patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions respiratory infections cellulitis diverticulitis and pneumonia. This unit provides an excellent environment to strengthen core Med Surg skills enhance assessment abilities and manage patients with diverse medical needs.

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.