Patient Care Technician - South Emergency Department (Ozark, MO) Job Listing at Mercy in Springfield, MO (Job ID 970670)

Description

Be Part of Something Groundbreaking at Mercy!

Mercy is expanding our legacy of exceptional care with the opening of a brand-new, full-service 11-bed Emergency Department at our Mercy Orthopedic Hospital in Fall 2025—and we're looking for extraordinary healthcare professionals to join us from day one. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and patient experience of a newly launched ED while being part of one of the nation's most respected healthcare systems. If you're passionate about high-quality emergency care, value collaboration, and want to make a meaningful impact in a hospital known for clinical excellence and compassionate service, we invite you to build the future of emergency care with us.

Job Duties:

• Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):
• Patient Care Associate job duties.
• Phlebotomy/blood cultures
• Enteral Feeding
• Wound care
• IV/Foley removal
• Trach care/suctioning

Training:

• 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 hire

Qualifications:

• 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 required
• Minimum Physical Requirements
  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
  • Preferred 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! 

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