Patient Care Associate: Compassionate, Team-Driven Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a patient care technician to support daily patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and timely reporting of condition changes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/CPCT background preferred and BLS within 1 month of hire. CPCT competency validation is required within 3 months, to join a team focused on safety and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.
• BLS required within 1 month of hire.
• CPCT competency validation within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and repositioning.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the care team.
• Record vital signs and document in the EMR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform basic clinical tasks (e.g., wound care, specimen collection).
• Support unit operations with clerical tasks and healthcare technology.
• Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA CPCT background

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a patient care technician to support daily patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and timely reporting of condition changes.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/CPCT background preferred and BLS within 1 month of hire. CPCT competency validation is required within 3 months, to join a team focused on safety and high-quality patient care.