Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (Days/Nights)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy is hiring Patient Care Associates to support patient care across multiple inpatient units, including Cardiac, General Surgery, Med/Tele, Neuro, Observation, Oncology, and Orthopedics. Openings are reviewed on an ongoing basis as unit needs arise.
Position Details:
Why Join Mercy?
• Opportunities for day and night shifts
• Full-time and part-time schedules available (Part Time 12 hours per week or 24 hours per week)
• Clear career ladder advancement to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond

What You’ll Do
Patient Care Associate (PCA):
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Assist patients with daily care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transport
• Provide clerical and unit support as needed

Patient Care Technician (PCT):
(Includes PCA duties, plus additional skills)
• Phlebotomy and blood cultures
• Enteral feeding and wound care
• IV and Foley catheter removal
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning

Training Provided
• No experience required – we’ll train you
• Complete a 175-hour Mercy training program (meets state requirements)
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

Qualifications
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• CNA preferred but not required
• Students in healthcare career programs and current Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting

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.