Nurse Technician - Medical 4 (PRN)
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $18 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in Arkansas post a median of $18 an hour, the middle half $17.40–$18, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in Arkansas earn a median of $16.55 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, you’ll assist in providing compassionate, individualized care to patients. You’ll perform clinical procedures and support tasks that directly impact patient outcomes - all while learning from experienced professionals.
Position Details
Gain Clinical Experience While You Study – Nurse Tech Opportunities at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith!
Program Highlights
- Flat Rate Pay: $18.00/hr
- Flexible Scheduling: Designed to fit your school commitments
- Work Options: Full Time, Part Time, and PRN
- Shift Differentials: Available for evenings and nights
- Skill Development: Hands-on clinical experience and skillset expansion
- Career Support: Scholar Loan & Tuition Reimbursement eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Completed Fundamentals of Nursing (transcripts and competency list required)
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required within one month of hire
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to bend, kneel, twist, and squat
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.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy
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