Patient Care Associate - Perioperative Preadmission Job at Mercy, Springfield, MO

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  • Mercy
  • Springfield, MO

Job Description

Position: Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician Department: Perioperative PreadmissionHours / Shift: Full time / Days Overview:Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Job Duties:Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA):Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records systemAssist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport.Clerical support duties, as needed.Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):Patient Care Associate job duties.Phlebotomy/blood culturesEnteral FeedingWound careIV/Foley removalTrach care/suctioningTraining:Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment!If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hireQualifications:Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.Experience: None requiredMinimum Physical RequirementsPosition requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basisPosition requires prolonged standing and walking each shiftPosition requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform dutiesPreferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).Key Mercy Benefits: Education assistance towards nursing degree.Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.Paid parental leave for new parents.401k with employer match starting day one.PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering.Competitive salary.Future career growth! EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Shift work,

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