Patient Care Associate - Growth in Team-Based Care

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

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, contributing to the patient's wellness and functioning within a team.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, CNA/CPCT credentials or enrollment, and may include a 175-hour state-mandated training program with BLS within one month of hire. Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds and prolonged standing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Preferred EMT/Paramedic or previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team to achieve group goals.
• Complete the required 175-hour training program and obtain BLS within one month of hire; complete PCT competencies within 3 months.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT enrollment or Mercy employee

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, contributing to the patient's wellness and functioning within a team.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, CNA/CPCT credentials or enrollment, and may include a 175-hour state-mandated training program with BLS within one month of hire. Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds and prolonged standing.