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Position: Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Department: ED

Shift: PRN - Shifts Vary

🏥 Department Overview

26 bed unit- provides excellent care to our community 24/7. We are a highly motivated, hardworking, extreme team focused and talented group of coworkers. Opportunity to care for a large variety of illnesses and injuries given there are no other trauma rated or pediatric specific emergency departments in our immediate area. Nurse to patient ratio is generally 1:4 for nurses. We do have patient care technician, paramedics and patient support associates as part of our care team as well.

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💡 Position Overview

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Tech provides hands-on care and support to patients, helping them achieve their highest level of wellness and comfort.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Technician (PCT):

In addition to PCA duties, PCTs perform:

• Phlebotomy and blood cultures

• Enteral feedings

• Wound care

• IV/Foley removal

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning

Advancement opportunities available through our career ladder from PCA to PCT and beyond!

🎓 Training & Development

Our PCA/PCT Training Program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering comprehensive, hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.

If you do not have prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (meeting Department of Health and Senior Services standards) to be completed within 90 days of hire.

• BLS Certification: Required within 1 month of hire

• Competencies: Completed within 3 months of hire

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

• CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school, or current Mercy caregiver preferred

Experience:

• No prior experience required - we will train you!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting

• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist and squat to perform duties

Preferred: EMT, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT)

🌠 Join a team where compassion meets excellence - and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

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.