Patient Care Tech — Hands-On Care & Career Growth

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech/Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate care. Under supervision of an RN or LPN, you will assist with daily activities, monitor vitals, document in EMR, and participate in a DOL-accredited PCA training program.

The role offers a path for advancement to PCT and beyond, with a comprehensive benefits package. This full-time position (36 hours/week, days) emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: None required
• Minimum Physical Requirements: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; standing and walking required.
• Preferred Certifications: CNA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system.
• Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
• Clerical support duties, as needed.
• PCA duties: patient care associate responsibilities.
• Phlebotomy and blood cultures; enteral feeding; wound care; IV/Foley removal; trach care/suctioning.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Phlebotomy

Patient mobility

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA/CPTC

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech/Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate care. Under supervision of an RN or LPN, you will assist with daily activities, monitor vitals, document in EMR, and participate in a DOL-accredited PCA training program.

The role offers a path for advancement to PCT and beyond, with a comprehensive benefits package. This full-time position (36 hours/week, days) emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient comfort.