Patient Care Tech (Acute Rehab) - Full time, Nights - Mercy Jefferson

About the Role

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. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

This position is in the Acute Rehab Unit (ARU or Inpatient Rehab) at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. Rehabilitation nursing offers a gratifying career for those who want to use all of their clinical skills, make a visible difference in patients’ lives, and work as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

We provide comprehensive collaborative care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological and other medical conditions of recent onset or regression, who have experienced loss of functions in activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, or communication. Frequent diagnoses include CVA, brain injury, spinal injury, amputation, hip fracture, joint replacement, and other neurological syndromes.

Schedule

36 hours per week, Nights

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum. Current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
• Experience: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets state requirements. This program is completed as part of new hire orientation and must be finished within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCT position.
• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum Physical Requirements:
  • Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Prolonged standing and walking each shift.
  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic, or previous patient care experience.

Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• 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.