Patient Care Associate - Med Surg, Mercy South

Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT)

????Location:10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
????Shifts Available:Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

????Departments Hiring:

• Med Surg 5 West
• General Surgery
• Med/Tele
• Med Surg 5 East
• Inpatient Med Surg
• Neurology
• Orthopedics

Why You'll Love Working at Mercy

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)- up to24 days in your first year, increasing to34 days annuallywith tenure; includes arollover programwith amaximum accrual of 440 hours.
• Paid Parental Leave- Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match- Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement- Up to$2,000/yearfor continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution- $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time- Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking- Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities- Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

Overview:

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the PCA/PCT provides individualized patient care to support wellness and recovery. You'll work collaboratively with the care team, perform designated clinical procedures, and assist with essential non-clinical tasks to ensure high-quality care.

As a Patient Care Associate (PCA):

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record system
• Assist patients with daily needs including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and 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

• 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

• 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.

Certifications:

• BLS certification required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies required within three months of hire

We'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. We'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. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that'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/Veterans

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.