Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Evaluation Unit - Part-Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Technician who, under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized care to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. You will work within a team, performing clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Education required includes a high school diploma or GED; CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program is preferred. BLS must be obtained within one month of hire, with CPCT competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED. CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• In the state of practice: 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; CPCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve highest level of wellness.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to care.
• Works cooperatively with others as part of a team to meet group goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT or healthcare career program enrollment

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

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.

Referred 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.