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.
Join Our Team at Mercy Hospital Washington!
***NIGHT SHIFT SIGN ON BONUS-$3,000***
Position: Patient Care Tech (PCT)
Department: ED
Shift: Full-Time | Evenings-11am-11:30pm | 36 hours per week
Department Overview
26 bed unit- provides excellent care to our community 24/7. We are a highly motivated, hardworking, extreme team focused and talented group of coworkers. Opportunity to care for a large variety of illnesses and injuries given there are no other trauma rated or pediatric specific emergency departments in our immediate area. Nurse to patient ratio is generally 1:4 for nurses. We do have patient care technician, paramedics and patient support associates as part of our care team as well.
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Position Overview
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Tech provides hands-on care and support to patients, helping them achieve their highest level of wellness and comfort.
⚕️ Responsibilities
Patient Care Technician (PCT):
In addition to PCA duties, PCTs perform:
Phlebotomy and blood cultures
Enteral feedings
Wound care
IV/Foley removal
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
✨ Advancement opportunities available through our career ladder from PCA to PCT and beyond!
Training & Development
Our PCA/PCT Training Program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship, offering comprehensive, hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.
If you do not have prior experience, Mercy provides a 175-hour training program (meeting Department of Health and Senior Services standards) to be completed within 90 days of hire.
BLS Certification: Required within 1 month of hire
Competencies: Completed within 3 months of hire
✅ Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED required
CNA/CPTC certification, enrollment in a healthcare career program through their high school, or current Mercy caregiver preferred
Experience:
No prior experience required – we will train you!
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting
Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist and squat to perform duties
Preferred: EMT, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Benefits
Education assistance toward nursing degrees
Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
401(k) with employer match beginning day one
Paid Parental Leave for new parents
Annual contribution of $100/month to eligible Dependent Care FSA
PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering
Competitive pay and growth opportunities within Mercy
Join a team where compassion meets excellence — and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.
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.