Patient Care Technician-PCT - Surgical (FT, Nights)

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) full-time, 36 hours/week, with a 12-hour night shift (6:30p–7:00a) in the 5H Surgical department. Entry of UAP ladder may offer PCA or CNA/PCT progression based on experience.

Training and certifications are required within specified timelines. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and teamwork to provide compassionate patient care; Mercy offers extensive benefits and growth

Qualificações

• Experience: None required. If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role with 175-hour training within 90 days.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (PCA, CNA, or active nursing student).
• Required Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrolled in healthcare career program; age 18+ and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month; PCT competencies within 3 months.
• Preferred Certifications: CNA, EMT, AUA, CPCT.
• Other: Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, standing/walking, and mobility tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN direction to promote wellness.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and support patient care goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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:

Patient Care Technician-PCT*

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: 5H Surgical

Status: Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:30p - 7:00a)

*Will consider candidate experience once in offer stage. This job profile/title may be updated along UAP Career ladder to offer candidate most appropriate role per their individual experience level if additional qualifications are met. UAP Career Ladder positions include Patient Care Associate-PCA, Patient Care Technician-PCT, and Nurse Technician-NT

Qualifications:

• Experience: None required. If no previous experience, will be considered for PCA role in which Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Missouri 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 PCA position per state guidelines.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic or previous patient care experience (i.e. PCA, CNA, or active nursing student).
• Required 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
• 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.

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.

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