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

Medical-Surgical Unit – Mercy Hospital South

📍 Location: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

🕒 Shifts Available: Full-Time
🌞 Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM

💸 Sign-On Bonus – No Contract Required!

🌞 Day Shift Bonus: $500.00

Paid in 2 installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months

🏥 Departments Hiring:

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

What You’ll Love About Mercy

✅ Day-One Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy
• Life insurance & extended sick bank

🏖️ Generous PTO

• Up to 24 days in year one, growing to 34
• Paid parental leave & volunteer time

📚 Education & Financial Support

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year
• 401(k) with employer match
• $100/month Dependent Care FSA

🎉 Extras That Matter

• Shift differentials & incentive pay
• Annual merit increases
• Free parking
• Career advancement opportunities

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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.

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.