Job Description

Mercy STL Emergency Department

Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician

Full-time Nights/Evenings 

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is a Level 1 Trauma Center which means we have the expertise and resources to care for the most complex and critical medical conditions. We have an Adult ER with dedicated triage and waiting areas, and more than 20 treatment rooms. Our facility also includes the Mercy Kids ER that is a full-service pediatric ER with separate triage, waiting and treatment areas designed for kids and families. 

Overview :

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.

Job Duties:

• Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician ( PCT ):
  • Patient Care Associate job duties.
  • Phlebotomy/blood cultures
  • Enteral Feeding
  • Wound care
  • IV/Foley removal
  • Trach care/suctioning

Training:

• Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment!
• If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the 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.
• BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire

Qualifications :

• 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.

Key Mercy Benefits:

• Education assistance towards nursing degree.
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.
• Paid parental leave for new parents.
• 401k with employer match starting day one.
• PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering.
• Competitive salary.
• Future career growth! 

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