Patient Care Associate: Growth, Training & Benefits

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

401k with employer match

PTO starts day one

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician for the 3c department. Under RN/LPN direction, you will assist in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness and work as part of a collaborative team.

Training through an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program is provided; new hires with no experience complete a 175-hour training program, plus BLS within one month. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• Physical requirements: ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds, stand/walk long shifts, bend/kneel/twist/squat.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties as needed.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures.
• Enteral feeding.
• Wound care.
• IV/Foley removal.
• Trach care/suctioning.

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician for the 3c department. Under RN/LPN direction, you will assist in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness and work as part of a collaborative team.

Training through an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program is provided; new hires with no experience complete a 175-hour training program, plus BLS within one month. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the role.