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Patient Care Associate - Inpatient Med Surg, Full-Time
Patient Care Associate - Inpatient Med Surg, Full-TimeMercy Health • St Louis, MO, United States
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Patient Care Associate - Inpatient Med Surg, Full-Time

Patient Care Associate - Inpatient Med Surg, Full-Time

Mercy Health • St Louis, MO, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it's a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll make a difference every day while growing professionally.

Enjoy day-one benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 / year; $100 / month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities. Position Details : Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical / Surgical Unit (Inpatient Med Surg East)

Location : Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule : Full-Time | 36 hours / week

Shift : Night Shift | 6 : 30 PM - 7 : 00 AM

Sign-On Bonus : (24+ hours / week) - No Contract Required!

  • $3,000 for Night Shift (paid in three installments : $750 at 90 days, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)

Overview

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness. Works collaboratively as part of a team and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

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.

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