Orthopedics PCA/PCT — Patient Care & Rehab Support

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Orthopedics unit. The role supports postoperative knee/hip/spine patients, assisting with daily needs and mobility while entering vital signs into the EMR.

Various shifts available: Day 6:30 AM–7:00 PM and Night 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, with part-time and full-time options. Mercy offers a 1,000–3,000 sign-on bonus depending on shift and schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Certification requirements: BLS within one month; PCA competencies within three months.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Orthopedics unit. The role supports postoperative knee/hip/spine patients, assisting with daily needs and mobility while entering vital signs into the EMR.

Various shifts available: Day 6:30 AM–7:00 PM and Night 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, with part-time and full-time options. Mercy offers a 1,000–3,000 sign-on bonus depending on shift and schedule.