DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PCT)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
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Day in the life as a contingent patient care technician (PCT) .
Getting as much footage as I'm allowed to show while I go to work for a day! This job helps to give me a little money here and there, while I'm in school, and although i'm not able to work full time, it has been a big help! It is possible to work a little and go to full time, just have to find some jobs to accommodate your schedule.
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For your safety it's best that you make sure your hospital tag if flipped over during videos. Just for your personal protection 🙏
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Hats off to you and what you do. I truly enjoy your vlogs.
Thank you SO MUCH 🥺 i really needed to hear this. I’m so glad that you do ❤️
I’m about to start my phlebotomy and EKG classes in 2 weeks. I come here to see how it is look like it, and seeing your flog really inspired me. also you look cute 🥰 and Successful person 😍👏 keep doing it. I know nursing school is hard.because I dropped mine after the first 2 Semesters, because of many issues that was going on my life.
Your hair looks super cute, that’s awesome that you did that yourself! That’s also amazing you got 100% on your test!
Your job seems pretty interesting, you seem really good at it! ☺️
Thank you SO MUCH!!!!! And i truly so love my job, i learn something new every day 😭
I start this role 1/11/21 at a hospital here in ATL in a part-time role. Thanks for detail in the content. Still taking my prereqs for for ADN.
You’re very welcome! If you have any questions beforehand, I’d be happy to answer them. And congratulations on the new job!!!!
Hi. What does ADN stand for? Also, is there a difference between a patient care technician and a CNA?
@@joulibrown9174 associates in nursing. The PCT and CNA essentially do the same thing, at my hospital atleast. CNA is just paid more. Different responsibilities for different facilities between each though.
Thank you for all that you do. I worked at Beaumont for a while, but just applied at Harper and SGH!
Thank you so much!!! And thank YOU!!!!! I really love being at Harper, i think you’d like it here lol you got this!!! ☺️
Hey girl! I’m new to your Channel! I’m currently a nurse assistant in a hospital and I love the flexibility aspect of it. Highly considering going back to school to start my pre reqs for nursing but I’m nervous lol.
Btw I’m also in Michigan!! By Detroit.
I encourage you to do it @Kia Dior ❤️I enrolled and started Jan 31st
I have an interview on 6:3/21 for a PCT at the number one hospital in Florida and I am NERVOUS
I got it!!
Congratulations! ☺️
Hello there, i love your video! I started my Nursing Assistant program on March 20, 2023, and have completed the program on Friday, May 19, 2023. I am awaiting graduation, followed by my CNA license. Here in Maryland, there is another certification i can get, which is the GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant). Basically the same written and skills you do for your CNA license, you do for the GNA. I'll be working in the hospital, so i won't need the GNA because the GNA is only good for nursing home settings. Anyway, in 3 months, i will be enrolled in the PCT program. I'm looking forward to that.
Hi did u complete the PCT program?Are u working as a PCT now?🙂
@@jessicasmith-xm6xk yes I am a PCT now! 😊
this is awesome! I work full time as a PCT while in nursing school and it can get stressful at times! best of luck to you and new subbie! oh, and I also wear burgundy scrubs :)
I have no idea how you work full time! Oh my goodness, I’m proud of you for that 😭 and thank you so much love!!! ☺️
When becoming a PCT and you decide to go for nursing, do they make you take all the nursing class even though you took nursing class as a PCT?
From someone with sparse eyebrows, I wish I had your eyebrows. The one less hassle of getting ready for work is filling my eyebrows.
I'll be interviewing for a pct position, and I'm nervous that I won't catch on to the phlebotomy and EKG.
As a CNA I was never trained for that, so I hope I can catch on during the training if I'm hired.
I start on friday as a Nurse tech on a cardiac unit. Im so nervous I have no hospital experience. I know ill get through it with gods help
you're going to do just fine! don't be nervous, just be open to learning everything that you can. Hospitals are perfect for learning! That's so exciting! But yes, trust in God, and you got this!
Inspiration and Motivation💪💪👏👏
Thank you so much!! ☺️
Lol I had a rule that I would take the elevator UP to work but never down at the end of the day, because I am NOT getting stuck in there when I'm trying to go home.
Great info, love your channel. Subscribed.
I’m CNA/ medication I got Job interview for PCT tomorrow.. I hope o get it .. thanks for the video
Try sleepy time tea before you go to bed it helps. Your very pretty God Bless you! You helped me a lot.
I have an interview on Monday for a PCT position.
You’re going to do GREAT!!!! Just be yourself, and go in there confident. I’m rooting for you!!!
Becoming Brianna Thank you so much!!!
@@simplyme336 you’re welcome! I’ll be checking in, to see how it went for you 🤗
@@simplyme336 How did your interview go?!?!?!
Becoming Brianna I think it went well, but I haven’t heard anything back yet.
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Hi, I am Babu; I am planning on doing PCT. Also, I have just graduated from High School. Please tell me about the exam, which one to apply for, how to study for the exam, and more?
Please.
What foundation you use 👀 ur edges on fleek 🥺😍
Thank you girl!! 😂 i use MAC studio fix (NC50 shade lmbo) and the edges HAVE to stay fleeky always 🤣🤣
More Power and Be Safe!!
@9:37 You have nice caligraphy!
New to your channel. Love it ❤❤
Thank you so much love!!! ❤️
Love it!
Thank you love!!!! ❤️
I will be starting an operating room patient care technician position this month! Do you have any advice?
I want to become a pct I like working with people do you get trained on a manual bp cuff ? And I s it hard to learn ? I am a caregiver for my disabled sister so that should give me some skills right plus have taken the BLS certification twice and passed just it expired what about report ? And charting ?
If you aren’t sure how to do a manual bp cuff, I’m sure there isn’t someone who would be willing to show you!! But they have the automatic bp machines in a lot of hospitals, etc. so a majority of the time you don’t even have to do them manually, just put the cuff on them and push start! Your experience and BLS certification will DEFINITELY help you when applying for pct jobs, so don’t forget to include them in your resume!! And yes, we do chart the patients information and give report. We usually go over what they are in the hospital for, dietary status, if they are independent or need assistance, if they are diabetic, vitals, and a lot of other things!!
Thank you very much for your help thank you so much for all you do all the healthcare workers out there for your hard work tiresly day after day saving lives thank my prayers go out to you and the families
Do you have to change and feed patients
Haha omg I love you. Ariana is my girl! So in the hospitals when you work a certain floor, is it like an as needed basis? I know a lot of the jobs I’ve seen at the heart hospital and some working the women’s hospital. I’m sure everywhere is different but just thought I’d ask.
Do you think they train you enough I’m a temporary cna and they only want to give me three days of training
Do you ever bathe or clean the patients also? Is this similar to A CNA position?
what do you actually do as a patient care technician? because i think i wanna do this for my career and did you go to college to become a pct??
Pct at my hospital is the same as a cna, you go get a licensure as a cna from the state but at some health organizations they either can you a pct or a cna.
i know in canada a CNA is called a PSW.do you know if we have a diff name for PCT's?
I love your scrubs!! Can you tell me where you got them?? New subbie!!😊❤️
Welcome to my channel love!!!! I got them from a scrub store here in Michigan, but they are the Purple Label Yoga by Healing Hands brand!!! They’re so comfortable 😍
@@_BriannaNicole_ Thank you!💕
@@_BriannaNicole_ i have those same scrubs. They're my fave. New subbie :)
Is PCT the same as CNA or different?
The main difference between being a pct and cna, is that pcts are able to perform ekgs, collect specimens, and do phlebotomy skills (ivs, blood draws, etc.). Cnas basically do any bathing, feeding, changing, dressing, and vitals for their patients.
Are you in school for anything else love or you enjoy being a pct ?💓
Hello love! I actually just graduated from nursing school in December (just trying to pass the nclex at this point lol). but i really did enjoy being a pct!
We have the same phone caseeeee 🥰
You have great taste!!! I’m obsessed with Disney, so i HAD to get this lol it’s so cute 🥰
I live Michigan also I just got my CNA certificate I really want to work in a hospital but it’s hard any tips ? & can you tell where got the name tag thing ? A lot of questions but I appreciate it thank you !
I can definitely give you some tips! I’ve worked in a variety of different cna/pct positions. Let’s start with this question.....are you interested in working with older people, or with younger people?? I looked up a lot of my jobs on indeed (typing CNA and then the location i was interested in), to find my jobs! Also, i got my tag reel on Amazon! I love the questions, so if you have anymore, please ask lol i don’t mind at all. Congrats on getting certified!
@@_BriannaNicole_ Younger people I want to be a Pediatric Nurse in the future and thank you so much appreciate it !
@@Angel-eo5jo i know that DMC children’s, although they aren’t looking for a lot of CNA’s right now, they are looking for sitters! It’s always good to get your foot in the door, and apply when nursing assistant positions open, especially in a place that you want to work with kids. BUT, if you want to be able to use your CNA skills, i know Henry Ford and Beaumont especially are looking for Nursing Assistants! It wouldn’t be working with children, unless you get lucky and find a department that caters to them, but you’d be able to use your skills in action and then later apply for jobs in pediatrics that open up! So in your search, use terms like “Patient Care Associate” or “Nursing Assistant” instead of CNA to get the best results. I hope this helps!!! And you are so welcome!!!! ☺️
@@_BriannaNicole_ Hi, Could you please tell me the requirements to work as a Pediatric CNA/PCT please? I have my High School Diploma Already and CPR Certificate.
@@janellecampbell2234 I’m actually making a video about that today!!!! I’ve been getting a lot of questions like this lol but aside from what you already have, you have to complete a CNA program, and pass the CNA exam/get certified, in order to become a cna/pct. there are also places who will train you to become a cna (although they usually start at much lower pay, and aren’t usually in locations with children). I’ll have more info in my video ☺️
I’m about to be on day 2 of my pct classes plz help me with any tips and stuff
what kind of questions do you have hun, i'd love to help!
What are the hours and schedule for this position is it rotating morning nights and weekends?
The hours/schedule for this job are very versatile! Not all require weekends, my last pct job was day shift mo-fr, and I’m currently contingent in my new job, so i get to pick what days/times i want to work (as long as i do at least two a week!) there are full time, part time, day, evening and night shifts (where you JUST have to work those and not have to rotate), as well as rotating too if you prefer that! If you have a schedule in mind, look at job postings and see what they are offering, and if it’s not listed and you get an interview, ask them what shifts are available or tell them what you’re looking for! There’s definitely options as a pct🙂
@@_BriannaNicole_ thank you so much for responding I feel that I am being petty for wanting to have morning shifts when it's hard to get work these days but that's all I have available to work I have children and elderly mother that I don't want to leave home alone
@@sylviagardner7258 That's not petty at all! The point of all of that is you WANT to work. There are definitely pct positions out there that will fit your needs, don't give up until you get what you want! (because at the end of the day, you have to put you first). And you're very welcome!
I’ve been trying to get into a PCA role for awhile but I hear that if you don’t have CNA then you have to wait until you are in Nursing School to apply
It does make it a lot harder to become a PCA if you don’t have any kind of certification (or aren’t in nursing school) because (especially in hospitals), they need to be sure that you are able to complete the tasks. Some places offer on the job training, and some will even pay for you to get certified while working! But it all depends on where you are trying to work. I would definitely do some research cause you never know! If it’s something you really want to do, don’t give up, just keep striving for your goal. An opportunity will come to you ☺️
@@_BriannaNicole_ okay I will definitely research it. I’m doing pre reqs for Nursing now. Will not start my Nursing classes until May Next year
My hospital has a PCT apprenticeship. They’re gonna train me to be a PCT (All I have a is my high school diploma no certifications)
Maybe try to look up an apprenticeship
@@Julioram1rez that is amazing!!! yes definitely look into that! What an incredible opportunity :)
I got hired as a PCA with no prior experience nor am I currently in nursing school. It was hard to find, but it isn’t impossible .
Hey girl! I'm currently in CNA school and would like to go straight into PCT school after I pass the state exams. Should I become a PCT and gain experience before starting nursing school pre-reqs??
Do you mean are you going to go to school for CNA and then go get a PCT (patient care technician.) in this case. They are the same thing. If you work in a hospital they call cna’s pct’s. But pct’s can also work without a cna license. But the cna license ways more than a pct in this case.
@@Imjusthereleavemealone Yes. It's unethical how some of these vocational schools are charging students thousands of dollars for a certification that alot of hospitals train you for upon hire.
You're right, some of the hospitals in my area just require us to have a CNA license to work as a PCT. Even though CNA certificate is included in PCT, CNA schooling is generally more affordable.
@@tanya4534 it’s crazy I’ve been a cna for six years and when I went to the hospital I realized paying out of pocket or even taking out student loans for nursing school and getting a cna licensure the hospital will pay for it especially where I live. They are in desperate need of nurses and cna’s.
@@ImjusthereleavemealoneExactly. My sister who's a RN knows someone who spent the same amount it takes to become a LPN on PCT training. These school owners are a scammers.
@@tanya4534 yes! And they don’t even pay cna’s or Pct’s well enough and we all do the hard work… like lifting, feeding and other activities for the patients. I feel like jobs like these should be on the job training because they are in such need and they should be free or at least employees should stay for at least 6 months to keep their licensure.
Do u have to have a cna license to be a pct
It all depends!!!! I actually made a video that explains everything i know about becoming a Pct, including the requirements, you should check it out ☺️
at work they have to check you off on things? sounds like nursing school
Omg thank you for this video! I have a interview in 3 weeks any tips? Also the hospital I have my interview at does nicotine testing so glad I have 3 weeks to clear my system. ( Don’t smoke cigarettes, but do vape.) I really want the job I been a HHA for almost a year. Also just graduated from therapeutic massage program. Which I took health classes throughout the program, and had to complete 60hr clinic hours. You think that’s enough experience for them to hire me? I mean they did email me for a interview so I would think I have a fair shot.
You are so welcome! ☺️ Just like you said, they called you for an interview, which they wouldn’t do, if they didn’t think you qualified for the position! You have more than enough experience, and if there are things (after you get the job) that you don’t know how to do, there is always someone more than willing to show you! Usually your first couple shifts as a new pct, you’ll be supervised, so i would definitely shadow and ask whoever is supervising you, to show you new things!!! If you really want this, then it is yours, CLAIM IT! Go into your interview, and be your complete self, you’re going to do great!
do you have to have experience to be a pct?
Btw you're stunning !!
Do PCT change briefs and bed pans?
Yes
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