Cardiac Telemetry PCA/PCT — Patient Care Tech

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a Cardiac Telemetry unit. The role supports patients under RN/LPN supervision, performing clinical and non-clinical tasks to promote wellness and teamwork.

Unit cares for arrhythmia, chest pain, heart failure, and post-ICU transfers. Sign-on bonuses are offered for day and night shifts; Mercy reports strong benefits and training programs for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program; current Mercy co-workers eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire.
• Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures.
• Administer enteral feedings.
• Provide wound care.
• Remove IVs and Foley catheters.
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning.

Education

High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a Cardiac Telemetry unit. The role supports patients under RN/LPN supervision, performing clinical and non-clinical tasks to promote wellness and teamwork.

Unit cares for arrhythmia, chest pain, heart failure, and post-ICU transfers. Sign-on bonuses are offered for day and night shifts; Mercy reports strong benefits and training programs for growth.