PACU Patient Care Associate | Training & Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship offers a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) role in the PACU at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. You will support nursing staff under RN/LPN direction and provide essential patient care while learning on the job.

The program includes Mercy's accredited apprenticeship with a 175‑hour training option if you have no prior experience, helping you develop hands-on credentials in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or CNA/CPTC certification.
• 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, mobility).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• PCT duties include phlebotomy, wound care, and IV removal.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient care assistance

Clerical support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship offers a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) role in the PACU at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. You will support nursing staff under RN/LPN direction and provide essential patient care while learning on the job.

The program includes Mercy's accredited apprenticeship with a 175‑hour training option if you have no prior experience, helping you develop hands-on credentials in a supportive environment.