Patient Care Associate: Training & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching (32+ hrs)

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in Med/Tele (5100) Days. Full-time 36 hours per week. The role advances through the career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond.

Training includes an accredited DOL Apprenticeship and a 175-hour required program for new hires with BLS within one month. Responsibilities include vital signs, patient assistance, and clerical duties; PCT duties expand to phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV removal, and suctioning.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or equivalent.
• Experience: None required.
• PCA training and certification processes described in training section.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the EMR system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility and transport.
• Clerical support tasks as needed.
• PCT duties include phlebotomy, blood cultures, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, trach care/suctioning.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in Med/Tele (5100) Days. Full-time 36 hours per week. The role advances through the career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond.

Training includes an accredited DOL Apprenticeship and a 175-hour required program for new hires with BLS within one month. Responsibilities include vital signs, patient assistance, and clerical duties; PCT duties expand to phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV removal, and suctioning.