Patient Care Technician — Part-Time, Growth Path

MHM Support Services; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and 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 patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role supports a collaborative care team with 12‑hour shifts and flexible part-time options (12 or 24 hours/week).

A comprehensive UAP training pathway is provided during orientation. Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification due within one month and PCT competencies within 3 months.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 175-hour training program provided for PCA pathway.
• Preferred EMT, Paramedic, or prior patient care experience (PCA/CNA), or active nursing student.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program; age 18+.
• Certifications: BLS within 1 month; PCT competencies within 3 months.
• Physical: lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing/walking; bending and kneeling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist under RN or LPN guidance in individualized patient care.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks.
• Work cooperatively as part of a healthcare team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Procedural tasks

Education

High school diploma / GED / CNA CPCT

Tools

BLS certification

PCT competencies training

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist in patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role supports a collaborative care team with 12‑hour shifts and flexible part-time options (12 or 24 hours/week).

A comprehensive UAP training pathway is provided during orientation. Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification due within one month and PCT competencies within 3 months.