Patient Care Associate Med, Full Time Nights
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
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) Medical 7 East/West
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)
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.
Required Experience:
IC
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.
