Patient Care Associate to Technician — Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k with employer match

PTO starts day one

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. This full-time role offers opportunities for career ladder advancement, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and a commitment to teamwork and compassionate care.

Duties include obtaining vital signs, assisting with meals, bathing, ambulation, and transport, plus tasks such as phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, and trach care as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required
• Minimum Physical Requirements: Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking
• Preferred Certifications: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties as needed.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures.
• Enteral Feeding.
• Wound care; IV/Foley removal; Trach care/suctioning.

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. This full-time role offers opportunities for career ladder advancement, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and a commitment to teamwork and compassionate care.

Duties include obtaining vital signs, assisting with meals, bathing, ambulation, and transport, plus tasks such as phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, and trach care as needed.