Patient Care Tech - Facility Float Pool (Days)
Mercy•Fort Smith, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
Find your calling at Mercy! 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 1 month of hire
- Completion of PCT competency validation within 3 months
Nice To Haves
- CNA, CPCT, or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred
- Previous patient care experience
- EMT, Paramedic, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification (where applicable)
Responsibilities
- Provide daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility, feeding assistance, and repositioning
- Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team
- Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g., wound care, specimen collection)
- Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology
- Follow safety, infection control, and patient care protocols
- Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
