Patient Care Tech

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.Position Details:Patient Care Tech (PCT) í¢€“ Med Surg Intermediate📍 Location:í‚ Mercy Hospital South10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128🕒 Shift:í‚ Full-Time | 36 hours/weekí¢° Hours:í‚ 6:30 PM í¢€“ 7:00 AM (Night Shift)💰 Sign-On Bonus:í‚ Up toí‚ $3,000Paid out at 3, 6 and 12 monthsWhy Youí¢€™ll Love Working HereExceptional Benefits Starting Day One:Comprehensive Health Coverageí‚ í¢€“ Medical, dental, and vision through United HealthcareGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)í‚ í¢€“ up toí‚ 24 days in your first year, increasing toí‚ 34 days annuallyí‚ with tenure; includes aí‚ rollover programí‚ with aí‚ maximum accrual of 440 hours.Paid Parental Leaveí‚ í¢€“ Supporting you and your growing family401(k) with Employer Matchí‚ í¢€“ Invest in your future with confidenceTuition Reimbursementí‚ í¢€“ Up toí‚ $2,000/yearí‚ for continuing educationDependent Care FSA Contributioní‚ í¢€“ $100/month for eligible participantsPaid Volunteer Timeí‚ í¢€“ Give back to your community while on the clockFree Parkingí‚ í¢€“ Convenience that saves you time and moneyCareer Growth Opportunitiesí‚ í¢€“ Advance your skills and grow within MercyMake a Difference Every Shift í¢€“ Join Our Med Surg Team as a Patient Care Associate!Are you passionate about helping others and ready to take the next step in your healthcare journey? Mercy Hospital South is looking for compassionate, team-oriented individuals to join ourí‚ Inpatient Med Surg Eastí‚ unit as aí‚ Patient Care Associate (PCA).In this hands-on role, youí¢€™ll work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide essential care and support to patients. From assisting with daily activities and hygiene to monitoring vital signs and ensuring a safe, healing environmentí¢€”youí¢€™ll be a key part of each patientí¢€™s recovery journey.QualificationsEducation & Experience:High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or current enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum.Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.No prior experience requiredí¢€”Mercy provides aí‚ 175-hour paid training programí‚ that meets state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. This must be completed within 90 days of hire.Licensure & Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)í‚ certification required within one month of hire.Completion of PCA competencies required within three months of hire.Preferred:í‚ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.Physical Requirements:Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift.Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform patient care tasks.Other Requirements:Strong time management and clinical judgment.Flexibility with assignments and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.Commitment to maintaining compliance with required certifications and training.Job Duties:Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA):Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records systemAssist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.Clerical support duties, as needed.Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):Patient Care Associate job duties.Phlebotomy/blood culturesEnteral FeedingWound careIV/Foley removalTrach care/suctioningWeí¢€™re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. Weí¢€™re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. Weí¢€™re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care í¢€“ thatí¢€™s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/VeteransWhy 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.

Created: 2025-12-02