Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (FTPT)
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy is hiring Patient Care Associates to support patient care across multiple inpatient units including Cardiac General Surgery Med/Tele Neuro Observation Oncology and Orthopedics. Openings are reviewed on an ongoing basis as unit needs arise.Position Details:
Why Join Mercy
Opportunities for day or night shifts
Full-time and part-time schedules available
Clear career ladder advancement to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond
What Youll Do
Patient Care Associate (PCA):
Obtain and document vital signs
Assist patients with daily care needs including meals bathing toileting mobility and transport
Provide clerical and unit support as needed
Patient Care Technician (PCT):
(Includes PCA duties plus additional skills)
Phlebotomy and blood cultures
Enteral feeding and wound care
IV and Foley catheter removal
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Training Provided
No experience required well train you
Complete a 175-hour Mercy training program (meets state requirements)
BLS certification required within 1 month of hire
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
CNA preferred but not required
Students in healthcare career programs and current Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Prolonged standing and walking
Frequent bending reaching kneeling and squatting
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
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.
