Patient Care Technician - Part Time with Benefits

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist under the RN or LPN in individualized patient care, and to perform clinical procedures and supportive tasks as part of a cohesive team.

This part-time role offers 12-hour day or night shifts in the CDU, with a structured orientation including a 175-hour PCA training for those new to Mercy, plus opportunities for career ladder advancement.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; 175-hour training program provided within 90 days of hire for PCA role.
• Preferred EMT, Paramedic or prior patient care experience (PCA, CNA, or nursing student).
• Required education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program; age 18+ and Mercy UAP training participation.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred certifications: CNA, EMT, AUA, CPCT.
• Other: Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and bending/kneeling/stretching as needed.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to promote wellness.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
• Works cooperatively with the team in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist under the RN or LPN in individualized patient care, and to perform clinical procedures and supportive tasks as part of a cohesive team.

This part-time role offers 12-hour day or night shifts in the CDU, with a structured orientation including a 175-hour PCA training for those new to Mercy, plus opportunities for career ladder advancement.