Patient Care Associate - Full Time, Days - PACU Job at Mercy, Saint Louis, MO

  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO

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. Position Details:

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.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Apprenticeship, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift

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