Float Pool Patient Care Technician- Mercy NWA;

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily patient care including hygiene, ambulation, positioning, and feeding assistance.

• Monitor, document, and maintain accurate EMR records including vital signs and patient data.

• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient belongings.

• Perform unit‑approved clinical skills such as point‑of‑care testing and basic specimen collection.

• Support advanced patient care duties after competency validation (e.g., wound care, enteral feeding, blood cultures, IV removal).

• Maintain safe patient environments through proper infection prevention and safety practices.

• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and monitoring call lights.

• Utilize unit technology (computers, Rovers, pagers, etc.) to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. CNA/CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred.

• Experience: No experience required;
  Mercy provides a 175‑hour state‑approved training program (must be completed within 90 days of hire).

• Certifications: BLS required within one month of hire; completion of PCT competencies within 3 months.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs; prolonged standing/walking; frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.

Preferred

• Previous patient care experience, EMT or Paramedic background.

• Certifications such as CNA, EMT, AUA (state dependent), or CPCT.

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.