Patient Care Associate-PCA (Non-Exempt)
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 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:
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: Night Shift 6:30 PM 7:00 AM
Sign-On Bonus: (24 hours/week) No Contract Required!
- $3000 for Night Shift (paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days $750 at 6 months $1500 at 12 months)
About the Unit Inpatient Med Surg
Inpatient Med Surg provides care for adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions including small bowel obstructions respiratory infections cellulitis diverticulitis and pneumonia. This unit offers a strong clinical foundation with diverse patient needs frequent assessments and dynamic care coordination.
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.
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.
