Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Telemetry, PRN

Patient Care Associate (PCA)

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record
• Absorb 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

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
• Absorb patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation)
• Provide clerical support as needed

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.