Float Pool PCA — Growth Path to PCT + 175‑Hour Training

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Ballas Campus Float Pool. This role supports patient care under RN/LPN direction, with duties including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, meals, and transportation.

Training is provided through Mercy's apprenticeship program. The position offers growth to Patient Care Technician (PCT) with opportunities to gain experience in phlebotomy, wound care, and IV removal, while participating in a supportive team that values safety and patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC or currently enrolled in a healthcare program preferred.
• Mercy co-worker current status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document in the EMR system.
• Assist with patient care needs: meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, patient transport.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Perform PCA duties and support PCT responsibilities such as phlebotomy, wound care and IV removal.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

Documentation in EMR

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC or currently enrolled in healthcare program

Mercy co-worker (current)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Ballas Campus Float Pool. This role supports patient care under RN/LPN direction, with duties including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, meals, and transportation.

Training is provided through Mercy's apprenticeship program. The position offers growth to Patient Care Technician (PCT) with opportunities to gain experience in phlebotomy, wound care, and IV removal, while participating in a supportive team that values safety and patient