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Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (Days/Nights)

Mercy
Fort Smith, AR Intern
POSTED ON 9/28/2026 CLOSED ON 10/29/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Associate – Med Surg (Days/Nights) position at Mercy?

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 and night shifts
  • Full-time and part-time schedules available (Part Time 12 hours per week or 24 hours per week)
  • 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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