Patient Care Associate - General Surgery 3W

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Day Shift Sign-On Bonus (paid 3

$3,000 Night Shift Sign-On Bonus (paid

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for General Surgery 3W, providing care for postoperative patients including bariatric recovery and wound care.

Position offers Day and Night shifts with part-time and full-time schedules. Training through Mercy’s accredited PCA program and sign-on bonuses are available for both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• No prior experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• For PCT: perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures; administer enteral feedings; provide wound care; remove IVs and Foley catheters; perform tracheostomy care and suctioning.

Skills

Caring for patients

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA/CPTC certification

Healthcare career program enrollment

Job description

Job Description

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)

General Surgery 3W provides care for patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, ranging from simple appendectomies to complex colon resections requiring colostomy placement. This unit also specializes in bariatric procedures and offers hands‑on experience with postoperative monitoring, wound care, pain management, and surgical recovery pathways.

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

• $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.