Patient Care Associate/Tech - Growth Path & Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

401k with employer match

PTO starts day one

Education assistance towards nursing

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Patient Care Associate/Technician to join the 7A department. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with patient care, basic procedures, and documentation. A career ladder offers advancement to PCA/PCT and beyond.

Training includes a DOL-apprenticeship program with 175 hours if no prior experience, plus BLS within 1 month and competencies within 3 months. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in healthcare program.
• Experience: None required.
• Minimum physical requirements: lift 50 pounds, stand/walk long shifts, bend/reach/squat.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties as needed.
• Progression through career ladder to PCA/PCT roles.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures, Enteral feeding, Wound care, IV/Foley removal, Trach care/suctioning.

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D. or CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Patient Care Associate/Technician to join the 7A department. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will assist with patient care, basic procedures, and documentation. A career ladder offers advancement to PCA/PCT and beyond.

Training includes a DOL-apprenticeship program with 175 hours if no prior experience, plus BLS within 1 month and competencies within 3 months. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.