Patient Care Associate - PCA - Medical Surgical Units

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 Details:

🏥 Patient Care Associate (PCA) Opportunities

Medical Surgical Department

📍 Mercy Hospital St. Louis

✨ Now Hiring – Full-Time & Part-Time (must be able to work full time or part time year around)

🕐 Night Shifts Available - Limited Day shifts available at this time (7am-7pm)

Night Shift: 7pm - 7am

📅 Rotating Holidays & Weekends

🩺 About the Role

We’re hiring Patient Care Associates / Patient Care Technicians to support our Medical Surgical Department, including opportunities in:

• Observation Telemetry

• Medical Surgical

• Orthopedics

• Oncology

• Trauma Surgery

• Neuroscience

🎓 Nursing students & pre-med students are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please list your nursing or healthcare program on your resume and application.

🌟 Why Join Mercy St. Louis?

At Mercy, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission-driven team rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect. You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in a place that truly values you.

🏆 Named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Work”

💼 Benefits That Start Day One

✅ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Employer Match

✅ Education Assistance Toward a Nursing Degree 🎓

✅ PTO begins accruing immediately (including a Volunteer Day!)

🏥 Job Overview

Under the direction of an RN or LPN, the PCA assists with individualized patient care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. This role is an essential member of the care team, performing both clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

📚 Training Program

👩‍⚕️ No experience? No problem!

Mercy provides a 175-hour, Department of Health and Senior Services–approved training program, completed during new hire orientation (must be finished within 90 days).

🎓 Our PCA training is also an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, offering valuable hands-on experience and credentials.

🩹 Requirements:

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire

• PCA competencies completed within 3 months

✅ Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D

• Enrolled in a healthcare career program (including high school programs)

• Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply

Experience: None required👏

Preferred Certification:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

💪 Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly

• Prolonged standing and walking

• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, grip, and squat

💙 A Culture That Cares

At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We value teamwork, advocacy, and going the extra mile to deliver exceptional care. Our community will support you through every shift—especially the tough ones—while providing opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real difference.

✨ If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and be part of something bigger.

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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