Patient Care Technician-PCT

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in delivering individualized patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks necessary for patient well-being.

No prior experience required; training provided within Mercy’s orientation and state requirements, with BLS certification due within 1 month and competencies within 3 months.

Competenze

• Education requirements include High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPCT, or enrollment in Mercy's healthcare career program.
• Certification: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCT competencies within 3 months.
• Experience: None required; EMT, Paramedic, or prior patient care experience preferred.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Mansioni

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the patient’s highest wellness level.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care.

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT training or enrolled in Mercy's UAP training program

Descrizione del lavoro

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.

Position Details

• 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.
• Licensure:
• 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 Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• 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).
• Preferred Other:

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.