Patient Care Technician
HEALTHCARE
A patient care technician aids doctors, nurses and other medical professionals by tending to ill and injured individuals under their supervision. This often entails taking notes on patient care, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing catheterization, and assisting patients with every day tasks like eating, hygiene, grooming, and making assessments on their care.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Patient Care Technician are trained in the following subject areas:
- Provide basic patient care
- Perform duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, or repositioning patients
- Change bed linens
- Transfer or transport patients
- Answer patient calls
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Have strong math and reading skills.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Concern for others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Problem-solving skills
Patient Care Technician Numbers to Know
$28K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
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