Float Pool PCT - Full time, nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Crystal City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is hiring a Float Pool Patient Care Tech. This full-time role involves 36 hours per week in daytime shifts within Mercy's hospital setting.

You will assist in individualized patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN and may float to ED, ICU, TCU, PCU, and Med-Surg units based on experience. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent; Mercy provides a 175-hour training if no prior experience, with BLS certification within 1 month and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: Mercy provides 175-hour training if no prior experience, within 90 days.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; CPCT competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Float to units like ED, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Acute Rehab based on experience.

Education

High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Float Pool Patient Care Tech

36 hours per week, Days

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

If you love change and like to learn something new every day then the Float Pool is for you!

Float Pool gives the opportunity to develop clinical assessment skills as well as sharpen skills in communication and teamwork.Health care workers who are compassionate, hard-working, and flexible will find working on this unit very rewarding!

Units you may float to based on experience:

ED, ICU, TCU, PCU, all Med-Surg units, and Acute Rehab.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCT position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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