Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care Recovery

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Technician to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role involves performing designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT enrollment or Mercy's UAP training, with none required for experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or CNA/CPCT enrollment; must be 18+ to participate in Mercy's UAP training.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Collaborate with team to support patient wellness and care goals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT enrollment or Mercy UAP training

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:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum or age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
Experience: None required
In the state of practice: 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
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.