Patient Care Associate / Technician: Growth Path & Benefits

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health/Dental/Vision after day one

Dep Care FSA contributions

Parental leave

401k with match

PTO day-one

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician to assist in patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will help with vital signs, activities of daily living, and basic procedures while participating in a career ladder toward PCT and beyond.

Training includes an accredited PCA program and a 175-hour training for new hires; BLS is required within one month, with competencies within 3 months. Full- and part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare program.
• Experience: None required
• BLS training within 1 month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Support meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation and mobility.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Phlebotomy, wound care, enteral feeding, IV/Foley removal, trach care/suctioning as PCT.
• Participate in career ladder opportunities to advance to PCT or beyond.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Patient mobility

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA/CPTC

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician to assist in patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will help with vital signs, activities of daily living, and basic procedures while participating in a career ladder toward PCT and beyond.

Training includes an accredited PCA program and a 175-hour training for new hires; BLS is required within one month, with competencies within 3 months. Full- and part-time hours are available.