Patient Care Tech Facility Float Pool (Days)
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Job Summary
Position: Patient Care Tech
Department: Facility Float Pool
Shift: Full Time Days
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily patient care including hygiene mobility feeding assistance and repositioning
Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the care team
Record vital signs and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
Assist with admissions discharges and transfers
Perform basic clinical tasks and advanced skills as trained (e.g. wound care specimen collection)
Support unit operations through clerical tasks and use of healthcare technology
Follow safety infection control and patient care protocols
Collaborate with the healthcare team and manage workload effectively
Education & Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
CNA CPCT or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 1 month of hire
Completion of PCT competency validation within 3 months
Preferred Qualifications
Previous patient care experience
EMT Paramedic or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) background
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) certification (where applicable)
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.