What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Mercy?
**Patient Care Technician-PCT**
Department: Cardiac Eval Unit
Shift: Full Time Nights, 36hrs a week, 7p-7a
We're a Little Different
Our mission is to bring compassionate care and exceptional service to life through our healing ministry.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of individuals – careers that make the most of your skills, talents, and heart.
Overview:
Under the direction of the RN or LPN, you will assist in the individualized care of patients to achieve their highest level of wellness. You will work cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizing the importance of group goals. You will perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to patients.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., CNA/CPCT or enrolled in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum
- Experience: None required
- In Missouri: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a 175-hour training program meeting state requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process within 90 days of hire.
- Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCT competencies within 3 months of hire
- Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
- Position requires pushing, pulling, and/or lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Position requires gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting 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 Oklahoma, Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands-on experience.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers working 32 hours or more per pay period.
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the healthcare experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment.
