Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (Days/Nights)
Mercy · Mercy Hospital Ft Smith
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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.
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