Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.
Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Department: Cardiac Telemetry
Shift: Full Time- 36 Hours Per Week - Day Shift
Welcome to our fast-paced 35-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!
We care for patients with STEMI, post-cardiac catheterization, CHF, arrhythmias, stroke management, and more. With a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, our PCAs play a vital role in delivering compassionate, top-quality care.
We believe in teamwork, clear communication, accountability, and mutual respect — all to provide exceptional care to every patient.
Work alongside skilled RNs and LPNs to help our patients achieve their highest level of wellness through personalized care.
Patient Care Associate (PCA) Responsibilities:
Take and document vital signs in electronic medical records
Assist patients with meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transport
Provide clerical support as needed
Growth Opportunity — Become a Patient Care Technician (PCT):
Perform PCA duties plus:
Phlebotomy & blood cultures
Enteral feeding, wound care
IV and Foley catheter removal
Trach care and suctioning
✅ Our accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program offers hands-on, comprehensive training
✅ New hires complete a 175-hour training program as part of orientation (no prior experience needed!)
✅ BLS certification required within one month of hire
✅ Complete PCA competencies within 3 months to stay on the team
High school diploma or GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in healthcare programs
No prior experience required — we provide full training!
Physical ability to lift/push 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform physical patient care tasks
Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Career growth with educational assistance toward nursing degrees
Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
Monthly $100 contribution to Dependent Care FSA (eligible employees)
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match from day one
PTO accrual starts immediately — including volunteer time off
Competitive salary
Ready to make a difference with Mercy Hospital? Join our compassionate team and advance your healthcare career today!
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.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.