Patient Care Technician-PCT-Part Time/Days (12 hrs/wk)

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO from day one

Tuition assistance

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring a Patient Care Tech to join the ED team. Under supervision of an RN or LPN, the PCT provides hands-on care to patients, supports comfort, and helps the team deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

This part-time, dayshift position offers 12 hours per week, training through Mercy's PCA/PCT program, BLS within 1 month, and opportunities for growth within Mercy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare career program preferred.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists with individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Performs phlebotomy and blood cultures.
• Administers enteral feedings and wound care.
• IV/Foley removal; tracheostomy care as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare career program

Job description

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.

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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

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Position: Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Department: ED

Shift: Part-Time | Days | 12 hours per week

• Department Overview
  
  

26 bed unit- provides excellent care to our community 24/7. We are a highly motivated, hardworking, extreme team focused and talented group of coworkers. Opportunity to care for a large variety of illnesses and injuries given there are no other trauma rated or pediatric specific emergency departments in our immediate area. Nurse to patient ratio is generally 1:4 for nurses. We do have patient care technician, paramedics and patient support associates as part of our care team as well.

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• Position Overview
  
  

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Tech provides hands-on care and support to patients, helping them achieve their highest level of wellness and comfort.

⚕️ Responsibilities

Patient Care Technician (PCT):

In Addition To PCA Duties, PCTs Perform

• Phlebotomy and blood cultures
• Enteral feedings
• Wound care
• IV/Foley removal
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
  
  

✨ Advancement opportunities available through our career ladder from PCA to PCT and beyond!

• Training & Development
  
  

Our PCA/PCT Training Program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering comprehensive, hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.

If you do not have prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (meeting Department of Health and Senior Services standards) to be completed within 90 days of hire.

• BLS Certification: Required within 1 month of hire
• Competencies: Completed within 3 months of hire
  
  

Education

✅ Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school, or current Mercy caregiver preferred
  
  

Experience

• No prior experience required – we will train you!
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist and squat to perform duties
  
  

Preferred: EMT, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT)

• Benefits
• Education assistance toward nursing degrees
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match beginning day one
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents
• Annual contribution of $100/month to eligible Dependent Care FSA
• PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities within Mercy
• Join a team where compassion meets excellence — and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.
  
  

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.