Patient Care Technician - CDU (FT, Days)

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the CDU. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts (6:30a–7:00p).

No experience is required; Mercy offers a 175-hour PCA training program during new hire orientation and supports progression to PCA, PCT, or Nurse Technician as qualifications are met. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within one month, and PCT competency within three months.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training program provided for PCA role.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• PCT competencies to be completed within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: EMT, Paramedic or prior patient care experience (PCA/CNA/student nurse).
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in healthcare pathway or co-worker of Mercy.

Skills

Patient care

Stand for long periods

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT or healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Patient Care Technician-PCT*

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

Status: Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Days (6:30a - 7:00p)

• Will consider candidate experience once in offer stage. This job profile/title may be updated along UAP Career ladder to offer candidate most appropriate role per their individual experience level if additional qualifications are met. UAP Career Ladder positions include Patient Care Associate-PCA, Patient Care Technician-PCT, and Nurse Technician-NT

Qualifications

• Experience: None required. If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role in which Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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 PCA position per state guidelines.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (i.e. PCA, CNA, or active nursing student).
• Required 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
• 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.

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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