Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (FT/PT)

Mercy
Fort Smith, AR

Find your calling at Mercy! Mercy is hiring Patient Care Associates to support patient care across multiple inpatient units, including Cardiac, General Surgery, Med/Tele, Neuro, Observation, Oncology, and Orthopedics. Openings are reviewed on an ongoing basis as unit needs arise. Position Details: Why Join Mercy?
  • Opportunities for day or night shifts

  • Full-time and part-time schedules available

  • Clear career ladder advancement to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond

What You'll Do

Patient Care Associate (PCA):

  • Obtain and document vital signs

  • Assist patients with daily care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transport

  • Provide clerical and unit support as needed

Patient Care Technician (PCT):

(Includes PCA duties, plus additional skills)

  • Phlebotomy and blood cultures

  • Enteral feeding and wound care

  • IV and Foley catheter removal

  • Tracheostomy care and suctioning

Training Provided

  • No experience required – we'll train you

  • Complete a 175-hour Mercy training program (meets state requirements)

  • BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required

  • CNA preferred but not required

  • Students in healthcare career programs and current Mercy co-workers encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs

  • Prolonged standing and walking

  • Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting

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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