Patient Care Tech (PCU) - part time, nights - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a Cardiac Med Intermediate Patient Care Tech (PCU) to assist in the care of cardiac and respiratory patients in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit. The role works 24 hours per week during night shifts, under RN/LPN supervision, and emphasizes strong assessment and teamwork.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program, BLS certification within 1 month, and completion of PCT competencies

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program and/or Mercy coworker.
• Experience: 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months.
• Other: Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds and prolonged standing.
• Preferred: EMT, Paramedic or CPCT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively as part of the Mercy PCU team.
• Support cardiac and acute respiratory patients in the PCU unit.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CNA/CPCT or 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 nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Cardiac Med Intermediate Patient Care Tech

24 hours per week, Nights

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

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

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.

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