Patient Care Technician - Growth & Team Benefits

MHM Support Services; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of RNs and LPNs. The role supports the CDU unit with clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

We offer a 12-hour day shift schedule (6:30a–7:00p) and a structured pathway through UAP roles, including PCA and CPCT, with required BLS and competency milestones during the first months of employment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; PCA path includes 175-hour training during new hire orientation within 90 days.
• Preferred EMT, Paramedic, or prior patient care experience (PCA, CNA, or nursing student).
• BLS certification within one month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum physical requirements: ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction to support wellness goals.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide efficient patient services.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Participate in Mercy's UAP training program during onboarding and orientation.

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D.

CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in individualized patient care under the supervision of RNs and LPNs. The role supports the CDU unit with clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

We offer a 12-hour day shift schedule (6:30a–7:00p) and a structured pathway through UAP roles, including PCA and CPCT, with required BLS and competency milestones during the first months of employment.