Ob Emergency Department Pct Mercy Stl

**Find your calling at Mercy!** =============================== 🌟 Patient Care Technician (PCT) - OB Emergency Department Mercy Hospital St. Louis 📍 St. Louis, MO 🕒 Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available 💙 Shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Make a Difference at Mercy Are you passionate about patient care and looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare? Join Mercy St. Louis as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in our OB Emergency Department, where you'll play a vital role in supporting mothers, babies, and families during some of life's most important moments. Whether you're an experienced caregiver, CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or someone looking to start a healthcare career, Mercy offers training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. **Position Details:** ===================== What You'll Do ============== As a Patient Care Technician, you'll work alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care and create a safe, compassionate environment. ### Daily Responsibilities Include: ✅ Assisting patients with personal hygiene and daily care needs ✅ Supporting mobility, ambulation, repositioning, and patient comfort ✅ Monitoring and documenting vital signs and patient information in the electronic medical record ✅ Assisting with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers ✅ Collecting specimens and performing point-of-care testing as assigned ✅ Observing and reporting changes in patient conditions ✅ Supporting patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices ✅ Performing clerical duties including answering phones and monitoring unit communication systems Advanced Skills You May Perform ------------------------------- With additional training and competency validation, PCTs may assist with: * Blood cultures * Enteral tube feeding * Wound care and non-sterile dressing changes * IV removal * Chest tube setup * Suture tray setup * Visual acuity assessments * Pelvic exam setup * Burn dressing changes and debridement * Whirlpool wound care treatments Why Mercy? ========== 🌟 Comprehensive Paid Training Program 🌟 Career Growth Opportunities 🌟 Supportive Team Environment 🌟 Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference Every Day At Mercy, we believe healthcare is a calling. You'll be surrounded by a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Qualifications -------------- ### Required: * High School Diploma or GED * CNA, CPCT, healthcare career program student, **OR** * Age 18+ and eligible for Mercy's UAP Training Program * BLS Certification within one month of hire * Completion of PCT competencies within three months of hire ### No Experience? No problem. Mercy provides a **175-hour state-approved training program** during orientation for qualified candidates with no prior healthcare experience. Preferred Qualifications ------------------------ * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) * Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) * Paramedic * Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) * Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) * Previous patient care experience Physical Requirements --------------------- This role requires the ability to: * Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly * Stand and walk for extended periods * Bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and grip throughout the shift Join Mercy and Grow Your Healthcare Career ------------------------------------------ If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you. **Apply today and become part of Mercy's mission to bring healing and hope to every patient we serve.** 💙 **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.