Patient Care Associate Cardiac Tele
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the RN or LPN assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.Position Details:
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!
Cardiac Telemetry is a Critical Care unit for patients requiring continuous heart monitoring including both chronic and acute cardiac and/or medical conditions.
Night Shift:$3000(paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days $750 at 6 months $1500 at 12 months)
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Air Ticketing
- API
- 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.
