Cardiac Care PCA/PCT — Growth & Hands-On Training

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PCA training program

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision on a 32-bed CVPCU unit. The role offers day and night shifts, with part-time 24 hours/week and full-time 36 hours/week options, plus a sign-on bonus.

Training includes Mercy's PCA program and a 175-hour option if no prior experience. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement plans for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare program.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Physical requirements: ability to push/pull and lift up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the EMR.
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• PCT duties: phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, tracheostomy care.

Skills

Vital signs

Team player

Patient mobility

Education

High school diploma

GED

CNA/CPTC certification

Healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision on a 32-bed CVPCU unit. The role offers day and night shifts, with part-time 24 hours/week and full-time 36 hours/week options, plus a sign-on bonus.

Training includes Mercy's PCA program and a 175-hour option if no prior experience. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement plans for eligible staff.