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.
NIGHTS
Status: Full-Time and Part Time
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides individualized care to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. This role is an integral part of the healthcare team, working collaboratively to deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient care. The PCT performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.
Patient Care & Daily Activities
Assist with hygiene measures and routine activities such as ambulation, turning, and positioning.
Support dietary needs, including feeding assistance and intake documentation.
Monitor for skin integrity and apply appropriate interventions to prevent breakdown.
Clinical Documentation
Accurately gather and record patient data (e.g., vital signs) in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Prepare charts for admissions, discharges, and transfers; file reports promptly.
Clinical Support
Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection as directed (e.g., glucose monitoring).
Observe and report changes in patient condition immediately to appropriate personnel.
Participate in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring belongings are managed appropriately.
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.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
