Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PACU
Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sign-On Bonus: (24+ hours/week) - No Contract Required!
$1,000 for Day Shift (paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months)
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
Experience: No prior experience required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
Completion of PCA competencies within three months of hire
Key Responsibilities
As a Patient Care Associate (PCA):
Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record
Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)
Provide clerical support as needed
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT): Includes all PCA responsibilities, plus:
Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures
Administer enteral feedings
Provide wound care
Remove IVs and Foley catheters
Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning
Training & Development
Mercy's PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience and valuable credentials in a supportive healthcare environment.
If you have no prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.
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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