Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is hiring a Patient Care Technician (UAP) to assist in individualized patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, following clinical procedures, and performing non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/CPCT preferred. BLS is required within one month of hire, and a 175-hour training program will be provided within 90 days of hire to complete state

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or enrolled in a healthcare career program.
• Experience: None required.
• BLS certification within one month of hire.
• Complete PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum physical requirements including ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under supervision to support wellbeing.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively as part of a healthcare team to achieve common goals.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT preferred

Job description

Position Details

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.

• 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
• 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).

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.