Patient Care Associate: Compassionate Caregiver

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in the individualized care of patients under the direction of registered or licensed practical nurses. The role involves performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care, while working closely with a team to achieve shared goals.

Experience is not required, and Mercy provides 175 hours of training if needed, with BLS certification required within one month of hire and completion of PCT

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• BLS Required within one month of hire; completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire
• Experience: None required
• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Education: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.
• Preferred Certifications: CNA, EMT, AUA, CPCT

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's 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.

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program and/or a current co-worker of Mercy

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in the individualized care of patients under the direction of registered or licensed practical nurses. The role involves performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care, while working closely with a team to achieve shared goals.

Experience is not required, and Mercy provides 175 hours of training if needed, with BLS certification required within one month of hire and completion of PCT