Patient Care Technician-PCT Peds ED

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy’s Pediatric ED unit seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will work with a caring, collaborative team to support patients’ wellness and safety.

The role is part-time with day or night shifts. Training will be provided, including required certifications and competencies within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program; or Mercy coworker.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision to support wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Work cooperatively with the team to meet unit goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT certification or enrollment

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.

Unit: Peds ED

Shift: Part-time day or night shift available

• - Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• - 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 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).

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.