Cardiac PCA/PCT - Caring Impact, Training & Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Co; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a Cardiac Telemetry unit. Responsibilities include vital signs, daily patient care, and clerical tasks, with opportunities to advance into phlebotomy, enteral feedings, wound care, and more.

The role offers day and night shifts, part-time and full-time options, with a sign-on bonus and robust Mercy benefits. Training is provided via an accredited PCA program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in healthcare program.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Physical requirements: Lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts, bend/kneel/twist/squat.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into EMR.
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and blood cultures (PCT duties).
• Administer enteral feedings.
• Provide wound care and remove IVs/foley catheters.
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA / CPTC certification

Tools

EMR / electronic medical record

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a Cardiac Telemetry unit. Responsibilities include vital signs, daily patient care, and clerical tasks, with opportunities to advance into phlebotomy, enteral feedings, wound care, and more.

The role offers day and night shifts, part-time and full-time options, with a sign-on bonus and robust Mercy benefits. Training is provided via an accredited PCA program.