Patient Care Associate & Technician - Growth Path + $1,500 Sign-On

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance towards nursing

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

401k with employer match

PTO starts day one

Competitive salary

Future career growth

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician for 6B. The role provides full-time and part-time positions under RN/LPN supervision, with a structured PCA training program and an option to advance to PCT.

The position emphasizes assisting with vital signs, daily care, and patient mobility, with opportunities for advancement within Mercy’s care ladder and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• Position responsibilities for PCA: patient care associate job duties; phlebotomy/blood cultures; enteral feeding; wound care; IV/Foley removal; trach care/suctioning.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician for 6B. The role provides full-time and part-time positions under RN/LPN supervision, with a structured PCA training program and an option to advance to PCT.

The position emphasizes assisting with vital signs, daily care, and patient mobility, with opportunities for advancement within Mercy’s care ladder and a comprehensive benefits package.