PATIENT CARE TECH - CTU

About the role

A Patient Care Technician, or PCT, works with nurses and doctors to care for patients. The PCT works under the supervision of a nurse, who ensures they are performing tasks safely and correctly. Sometimes, the PCT may also be referred to as a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk (PCT/HUC). Like HUC, they assist with the paperwork and other tasks that keep the hospital running smoothly, which also helps patients receive the best care possible.

Responsibilities

• Check things like temperature, heartbeat, and breathing
• Help patients move around, get dressed, and eat
• Collect samples like urine
• Report any changes in a patient's condition to a nurse
• Help with patient walks, hygiene, weighing patients, vitals

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Training

• BLS CPR certificate (provided during orientation if not already held)

Experience

• No previous job experience required
• One of the following:
  • Completed STNA, CNA, or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training
  • Helped care for patients in the past 5 years (e.g., taking temperature, bathing, assisting with restroom use)
  • Currently in nursing school and completed one clinical rotation

Skills

• Ability to multitask and remain composed under interruptions
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication
• Prior hospital experience (bonus)