Patient Care Technician-PRN-ER-Aurora

Mercy; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy seeks a patient care technician to assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will join a collaborative team to support patient wellness and perform designated clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Required education includes a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare program. BLS is mandatory within one month, and a state-mandated 175-hour training, completed within 90 days, is part of orientation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• Licensure: 175-hour training program in-state; required within 90 days of hire for PCT role.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Physical requirements: ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.

Responsibilities

• Under RN or LPN supervision, assists in individualized patient care.
• Works as part of a team to achieve patient wellness goals.
• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT or healthcare program 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.

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:
- 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.