Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Telemetry, PRN
Mercy · St Louis, MO · 6 days ago
HealthcarePart-time
Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Position Details
- Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
- Schedule: Part-Time | PRN Shift: Varies
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
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.