Patient Care Tech - Inpatient Med Surg (Days)

Mercy
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
10010 Kennerly Road (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2026
Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it's a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll make a difference every day while growing professionally. Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities. Position Details: Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Inpatient Med Surg Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 Schedule: Full-Time \| 36 hours/week Shift: Day Shift \| 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sign-On Bonus (24 hrs per week and above) - No Contract Required! Day Shift: $1,000.00 - Paid in three installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months Overview Under the direction of an RN or LPN, assists in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness. Works collaboratively as part of a team and performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care. 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. keyword(s): PCA Patient Care Associate PCT Patient Care Technician Nurse Assistant Nursing Assistant Patient Care Tech CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Hospital PCA Hospital PCT Med Surg PCA Medical Surgical Tech Medical Med Surg Day shift 12 hour shifts