Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Telemetry

MHM Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: Day shift $1,000

Sign-on bonus: Night shift $3,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our Cardiac Telemetry unit. You will assist with daily patient needs, record vitals, and support phlebotomy and basic wound care under RN/LPN supervision.

No prior experience required; must have a high school diploma or GED or CNA/CPTC certification. BLS within 1 month; Mercy offers a 175-hour training program; shifts include day and night; sign-on bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs recording

Patient assistance

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA

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 patients 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

Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT)

About the Unit – Cardiac Telemetry

32 Bed Unit. We are a Cardiac Telemetry unit that hosts a wide variety of patients. Our patients include those with arrhythmia and chest pain. We also care for patients with co-morbidities, overflow patients and transfers from step down and ICUs. We also care for heart failure patients. Mercy Hospital South has achieved the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines- Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement. We follow these guidelines to ensure Heart Failure patients receive quality, research-based care.

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: Part-Time | 24 hours/week, Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Night Shift | 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Sign-On Bonus: (24+ hours/week) - No Contract Required! $1,000 for Day Shift (paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months) $3,000 for Night Shift (paid in three installments: $750 at 90 days, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
• Experience: No prior experience required
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly Prolonged standing and walking during shifts Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire

Key Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA)

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)
• Provide clerical support as needed

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT)

• Includes all PCA responsibilities, plus:
• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures
• Administer enteral feedings
• Provide wound care
• Remove IVs and Foley catheters
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning

Training & Development

Mercy's PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience and valuable credentials in a supportive healthcare environment. If you have no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.