Patient Care Associate - Full Time, Days - PACU

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate assists with individualized patient care to support each patient’s highest level of wellness. The role works cooperatively as part of a team and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care. The position is in the PACU at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a day shift from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Patient Care Associates record vital signs, enter data into the electronic medical record, assist patients with meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transportation, and provide clerical support as needed. Patient Care Technicians perform these duties as well as phlebotomy and blood culture collection, enteral feedings, wound care, IV and Foley catheter removal, tracheostomy care, and suctioning.

No prior experience is required. For candidates without prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program that meets Department of Health and Senior Services requirements; it must be completed within 90 days of hire. Mercy’s PCA training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship. A $1,000 day-shift sign-on bonus is offered for schedules of 24 or more hours per week, paid in installments at 90 days, 6 months, and 12 months; no contract is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC certification, or enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school; current Mercy co-workers are also eligible.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
• Complete PCA competencies within three months of hire.
• Candidates without prior experience must complete Mercy’s 175-hour training program within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during shifts.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record.
• Assist patients with daily needs, including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transportation.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• As a Patient Care Technician, perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures.
• As a Patient Care Technician, administer enteral feedings.
• As a Patient Care Technician, provide wound care.
• As a Patient Care Technician, remove IVs and Foley catheters.
• As a Patient Care Technician, perform tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period
• $1,000 day-shift sign-on bonus for schedules of 24 or more hours per week, paid in installments; no contract required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED