Patient Care Technician - Surgical (PRN, Nights)

Patient Care Technician - PCT

Position Details
Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: 5H Surgical
Status: PRN
Shift: 12-hour (Nights, Varies)

About the Role

Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Qualifications

• Experience: None required. Will be considered for PCA role if no previous experience.
• Preferred Experience: EMT, Paramedic, or previous patient care experience (i.e. PCA, CNA, or active nursing student).
• Required Education: High school diploma, G.E.D.
• Preferred Education: CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course required within one month of hire. Completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity to grow and contribute to the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.
• Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

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.

Keywords

• Patient Care Associate
• PCA
• Patient Care Technician
• PCT
• Nurse Tech
• NT
• CNA
• nurse assistant
• nurse aide
• student nurse