Mercy St. Louis
Patient Care Technician-PRN - ER
PayCompetitive
LocationSaint Louis/Missouri
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
- Req#: 960136
- Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician ( PCT ) and/or beyond.
- Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate ( PCA ):
- Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
- Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.
- Clerical support duties, as needed.
- Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician ( PCT ):
- Patient Care Associate job duties.
- Phlebotomy/blood cultures
- Enteral Feeding
- Wound care
- IV/Foley removal
- Trach care/suctioning
- 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
- 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.
- Experience: None required
- Minimum Physical Requirements
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Postion: Patient Care Technician
Dept: ER - Mercy STL - Ballas location
Shift: PT TBD - with the rotation of weekends and holidays.
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.
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About the company
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.