Patient Care Associate / Technician — Med/Surg (Sign-On Bonus)

Mercy Co; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day Shift Sign-On Bonus $1,000

Night Shift Sign-On Bonus $3,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for General Surgery 3W. The unit cares for post-op patients undergoing various procedures, with hands-on wound care and recovery pathways.

Shift options include Day and Night, with part-time and full-time hours. Mercy offers a 175-hour training program and an accredited PCA apprenticeship. Certifications include BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within three months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare program.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Physical requirements: Lift up to 50 lbs, prolonged standing, mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the EMR.
• Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility).
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• For PCT: phlebotomy, enteral feedings, wound care, IV and Foley removal, tracheostomy care.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification

Healthcare program enrollment

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) for General Surgery 3W. The unit cares for post-op patients undergoing various procedures, with hands-on wound care and recovery pathways.

Shift options include Day and Night, with part-time and full-time hours. Mercy offers a 175-hour training program and an accredited PCA apprenticeship. Certifications include BLS within one month of hire and PCA competencies within three months.