Patient Care TechnicianPeds 7C Full-time Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist in individualized patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork and completing designated clinical and non-clinical tasks to support patient wellness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare program. BLS certification is required within one month of hire, with PCA competencies within three months.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include high school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire and completion of PCA competencies within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the patient's highest wellness.
• Performs designated clinical and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.
• Maintain teamwork and follow state training requirements for new hires.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

G.E.D

CNA/CPTC

Healthcare career 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 patients 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.

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure:
• 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 PCA position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA 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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Job Description

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients 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/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Licensure:
• 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 PCA position per state guidelines.
• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA 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 Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.