Find your calling at Mercy!
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. 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 Details:
Emergency Department Patient Care Tech (PCT) Opportunities
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Now Hiring: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions
Candidates must be available to work their scheduled hours year-round.
Night Shifts Available (7pm-7am)
Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required
Make a Difference Where Every Second Counts
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking compassionate and motivated Patient Care Tech to join our fast-paced Emergency Department team. As a PCT, you'll work alongside nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to patients experiencing a wide range of medical conditions and emergencies.
This role offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
Nursing & Pre-Med Students Encouraged to Apply
This role is an excellent fit for students pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, or other healthcare fields.
Please include your healthcare or nursing program on your resume and application.
Why Choose Mercy?
At Mercy, you're more than an employee. You're part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care with compassion, dignity, and respect.
You'll gain valuable clinical experience, build meaningful relationships, and grow your career within a supportive team environment.
Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Places to Work
Benefits Starting on Day One
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree
Paid Time Off Begins Accruing Immediately
Volunteer Time Off Day
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
What You'll Do
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care and support services to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness.
Responsibilities include both clinical and non-clinical duties while collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver exceptional emergency care.
Direct Patient Care
Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living
Assist with ambulation, repositioning, transfers, and mobility needs
Monitor and document dietary intake and output
Observe for skin breakdown and provide preventative care measures
Obtain and accurately document vital signs and patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and belongings
Emergency Department Clinical Support
Depending on department needs, training, and competency validation, duties may include:
Team Collaboration
️ Safety & Quality
At Mercy, patient safety is our highest priority. Team members are expected to:
Paid Training Provided
️ No Healthcare Experience? No Problem!
Mercy offers a 175-hour Department of Health and Senior Services-approved PCA Training Program, completed during new hire orientation and within the first 90 days of employment.
In addition, Mercy's PCA training is an accredited U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing valuable hands-on experience and recognized credentials to support your healthcare career journey.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
No prior healthcare experience required
Preferred
Additional Requirements
Physical Requirements
A Culture That Truly Cares
At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We support one another through every challenge, celebrate successes together, and remain committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.
Whether you're beginning your healthcare journey or gaining experience for nursing school, medical school, or another healthcare profession, Mercy provides the training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.
Experience Emergency Medicine. Build Your Future. Make a Difference.
Apply today and become part of a team that's dedicated to bringing healing, hope, and exceptional care to those who need it most.
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.
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.