Patient Care Associate - Part Time, PACU

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

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

Schedule: Part-Time | 16 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM

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.