Patient Care Tech (PCU) - Full time, Nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate Patient Care Tech in Festus, MO. The role supports RN/LPN-guided patient care in a fast-paced unit that blends ED and ICU elements. You will assist with cardiac and acute respiratory patients, perform designated procedures, and contribute to a collaborative care team.

Required high school diploma or equivalent, plus BLS within one month and competency training within 3 months. Lifts up to 50 pounds, long shifts, and EMT/CNA/CPCT credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• PCT competencies completion within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; stand/walk for long shifts.
• Preferred EMT, Paramedic, CNA, CPCT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction to support wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Care for cardiac and acute respiratory patients; no vents.
• Demonstrate teamwork in a fast-paced unit combining ED and ICU elements.

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA or CPCT enrolled in healthcare program

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

Cardiac Med Intermediate Patient Care Tech

36 hours per week, Nights

Festus, MO 63028

We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity

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.

Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic.

No vents. - Mainly serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents/but high flow ) 02 needs/new bipap, etc. then mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine patient is too sick for floor; but not yet ICU level of care.

Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department--busyness of ED & critical care aspect of ICU.

Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Experience: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCT position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Other: Minimum Physical Requirements- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience.- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

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.