Patient care technicians are responsible for assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting lab samples, and providing emotional support. They must have excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for patient care technicians. Additional certification in patient care or a related field is often necessary.
We are looking for a qualified Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide daily assistance to patients. You will help them with their basic needs and collaborate with medical professionals to achieve excellent patient care.
A PCT is a committed and compassionate professional. They have great interpersonal skills and ability to create a supportive environment. We expect you to be trained in patient care as well as various clinical tasks.
The goal is to facilitate the recovery of the ill and injured by providing them critical everyday assistance.
A Patient Care Technician (PCT), also known as a nursing assistant or orderly, typically assists medical staff in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. On a day-to-day basis, their responsibilities may include:
Assisting with patient hygiene: PCTs help patients with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed. They may also assist with changing bed linens and maintaining a clean environment.
Taking vital signs: PCTs measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate. They provide this information to healthcare professionals.
Monitoring patients: PCTs closely observe patients and report any changes in their condition to the medical staff. This may include documenting symptoms, physical observations, and patient behavior.
Assisting with mobility: PCTs help patients to move, turn, and reposition safely in order to prevent discomfort and bedsores. They may also assist patients with walking and transferring from beds to chairs or assisting with the use of mobility aids.
Collecting specimens: PCTs may be responsible for collecting urine, stool, or sputum samples from patients and delivering them to the laboratory for testing.
Assisting with meals: PCTs may assist in feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves or need help with eating.
Transporting patients: PCTs may transport patients to different areas within a healthcare facility for procedures, tests, or appointments.
Maintaining equipment: PCTs ensure that medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, oxygen tanks, and patient lifts are clean and functioning correctly.
Assisting with procedures: PCTs may assist healthcare professionals during procedures, including dressing changes, wound care, and catheterizations.
Providing emotional support: PCTs often provide comfort and emotional support to patients and their families, as they spend significant time with patients and may form strong relationships with them.
It's important to note that the specific duties of a PCT may vary depending on the healthcare setting and the needs of the patients they serve.