Compassionate Patient Care Associate | Training & Growth

Mercy; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and completion of designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

New hires with no experience will undergo a 175-hour training program during orientation to meet state requirements. BLS certification is required within one month, and CPCT competencies within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: BLS certification required within one month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve group goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA/CPCT or in healthcare program

Mercy coworker (current employee)

Job description

Mercy seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role emphasizes teamwork and completion of designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

New hires with no experience will undergo a 175-hour training program during orientation to meet state requirements. BLS certification is required within one month, and CPCT competencies within three months of hire.