Patient Care Associate - Sign-On Bonus & Training

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in individualized patient care on a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, and basic wound care, within a multidisciplinary team focused on safety and teamwork. Preferred during training: Mercy offers a 175-hour program if no prior experience, plus a streaming pathway to PCA competencies.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk long shifts, bend/kneel/twist/squat.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record.
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and wound care as part of PCT duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assistance

Teamwork

Clerical tasks

Mobility support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare program

Tools

EMR entry

Phlebotomy basics

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in individualized patient care on a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, and basic wound care, within a multidisciplinary team focused on safety and teamwork. Preferred during training: Mercy offers a 175-hour program if no prior experience, plus a streaming pathway to PCA competencies.