Patient Care Tech - ICU - PRN - Shifts Vary

MHM Support Services; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Patient Care Associate to assist in the ICU and Transitional Care Unit under the supervision of an RN or LPN, helping patients reach their highest level of wellness and comfort.

This fast-paced role requires no prior experience; Mercy offers a 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire, plus an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship and BLS certification within 1 month. Teamwork and compassionate care are central to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC certification preferred or enrollment in a healthcare program.
• Current Mercy co-worker status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs in the EMR.
• Assist patients with meals, hygiene, toileting, ambulation and transport.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• PCT tasks include phlebotomy, blood cultures, enteral feedings, wound care, IV/Foley removal, and tracheostomy care and suctioning.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification

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 patients 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: Join Our Team at Mercy Hospital Washington! Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Department: ICU Shift: PRN-Shifts Vary

Department Overview

We are a fast-paced, high-energy 19 bed floor comprised of a 13 bed Intensive Care Unit and 6 bed Transitional Care Unit (step-down). We function as one team with amazing teamwork to provided top quality care to our patients. We are a team of dedicated co-workers that work together to ensure patients receive the lifesaving care they need.

We are a medical surgical ICU that sees a wide variety of patients and diagnosis. This diverse nature provides a lot of educational moments for coworkers.

The TCU provides care to acutely ill patients that are not quite to the point of needing ICU or just removed from ICU status. The TCU is very fast paced and requires good critical thinking skills, which allows for a great learning environment for new nurses to our team.

What ties us together so well is the great teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate provides hands‑on care and support to patients, helping them achieve their highest level of wellness and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs in the electronic medical record
• Assist patients with meals, hygiene, toileting, ambulation, and transport
• Provide clerical support as needed
• PCTs perform: Phlebotomy and blood cultures, Enteral feedings, Wound care, IV/Foley removal, Tracheostomy care and suctioning

Advancement opportunities available through our career ladder from PCA to PCT and beyond!

Training & Development

Our PCA Training Program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering comprehensive, hands‑on experience in a supportive learning environment.

If you do not have prior experience, Mercy provides a 175‑hour training program (meeting Department of Health and Senior Services standards) to be completed within 90 days of hire.

BLS Certification: Required within 1 month of hire.

Competencies: Completed within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program, or current Mercy co‑worker preferred
• Experience: No prior experience required – we will train you!
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty.

Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream.

In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children.

Many volunteers came to help.

A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes.

In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States.

In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis.

In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest.

Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.