Patient Care Tech - Facility Float Pool (Days)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support daily patient care in the Facility Float Pool. Under supervision, you will assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and repositioning to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. You will document vital signs, monitor changes, and contribute to admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with preferred CNA/CPCT enrollment. BLS within 1 month and PCT competency validation within 3 months are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire; PCT competency validation within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and repositioning.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the care team.
• Record vital signs and document in the EMR with accuracy.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g., wound care, specimen collection).
• Support unit operations via clerical tasks and healthcare technology use.
• Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation in EMR

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details

Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Facility Float Pool
Shift: Full Time, Days

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and repositioning
• Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g., wound care, specimen collection)
• Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology
• Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 1 month of hire
• Completion of PCT competency validation within 3 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience
• EMT, Paramedic, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification (where applicable)

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.