Neuro Stepdown PCA/PCT — Sign-On Bonus & Training

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro Stepdown unit. This 10-bed high-acuity unit cares for neuro-medical and neuro-surgical patients as part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center.

Schedules include Part‑Time 24 hours/week or Full‑Time 36 hours/week with Day or Night shifts. Mercy offers a 1,000–3,000 USD sign-on bonus depending on shift, plus a training program and path to PCA

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrollment in a healthcare program.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the EMR.
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• For PCT: perform phlebotomy, administer enteral feedings, wound care, remove IVs and Foley catheters, and perform tracheostomy care and suctioning.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High school diploma, GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro Stepdown unit. This 10-bed high-acuity unit cares for neuro-medical and neuro-surgical patients as part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center.

Schedules include Part‑Time 24 hours/week or Full‑Time 36 hours/week with Day or Night shifts. Mercy offers a 1,000–3,000 USD sign-on bonus depending on shift, plus a training program and path to PCA