What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Associate - PACU position at Mercy?
🌟 Join Mercy PACU
The PACU at Mercy STL is a phase one recovery for patients who have undergone a surgical procedure or any procedure that required general anesthetic. We work closely with the Anesthesia team to mange care.
The patients come to us and then move on to their phase two area, which can be our ambulatory surgery center to send them home, or one of our inpatient areas. Acuity can range from Med Surg simple straightforward patients to ICU critical patients.
We work with many types of surgeons, including but not limited to, Genitourinary, Ear Nose Throat, General surgery, Pediatric, GYN and Bariatric.
💙 We’re a Little Different
At Mercy, our mission is clear: We bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service.
We believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that make the most of your skills, talents, and heart.
📰 Named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Work”, Mercy is where your calling meets opportunity.
🩺 What You’ll Do
As a Patient Care Associate (PCA), you’ll work under the direction of an RN or LPN to support individualized patient care and wellness. You’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team, performing both clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks that make a real difference.
✅ What You’ll Need
- Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC, or enrollment in a healthcare career program
- Experience: None required – Mercy provides a 175-hour training program for new hires
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – required within 1 month of hire
- PCA competencies – completed within 3 months of hire
- Physical Requirements: Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs, prolonged standing/walking, and physical mobility to perform duties
- Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
💫 What Makes You a Great Fit?
You’re compassionate, professional, and ready to go the extra mile. You believe in advocacy, teamwork, and delivering excellent care. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
🚀 Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of a team that’s transforming healthcare through innovation, technology, and heart.
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