Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are certified nursing assistants who work with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professional to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. PCTs often have more contact with the patient than any other health care member including doctors and nurses. PCTs are an important factor in a patient’s recovery by detecting signs of developing problems.

PCTs work under the supervision of nursing or medical staff to provide basic patient care, such as:

  • Recording vital signs, height, weight.
  • Collecting test specimens.
  • Reporting and recording patient condition and patient treatments.
  • Helping patient with nutritional needs, assisting with feeding the patient if necessary, and refilling water and ice.
  • Assisting patients with their mobility and positioning, range of motion exercises, transferring to and from wheelchairs, and with walking.
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and assisting with personal hygiene.

 

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Care_Technician