Oncology PCA — Apprenticeship & Growth Path

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in the Oncology department. This full-time day shift position (36 hours/week) offers an opportunity for advancement to PCA Technician and beyond.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient care assistance, and clerical tasks, with a structured training program and 175-hour onboarding if no prior experience. Mercy provides comprehensive benefits and emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures, Enteral Feeding, Wound care, IV/Foley removal, Trach care/suctioning (for PCT responsibilities).

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in the Oncology department. This full-time day shift position (36 hours/week) offers an opportunity for advancement to PCA Technician and beyond.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient care assistance, and clerical tasks, with a structured training program and 175-hour onboarding if no prior experience. Mercy provides comprehensive benefits and emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive