Patient Care Technician-PCT -- Part Tme (12 hrs/wk)-Day Shift

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance toward nursing

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Dependent Care FSA

PTO accrual starts day one

Competitive pay and growth

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support an Emergency Department team. Under supervision of an RN or LPN, you’ll perform hands-on care to help patients reach their highest level of wellness.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, wound care, enteral feedings, IV/Foley removal, and tracheostomy care. A 175-hour training program plus BLS competency are part of the onboarding process, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.
• No prior experience required – we will train you.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

No prior experience required

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program

Job description

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.

Position Details

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.