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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Patient care technicians perform basic direct care for patients in hospital settings including taking vital signs, drawing blood, performing EKGs, and assisting with daily activities. PCTs combine the skills of nursing assistants with phlebotomy and EKG expertise. FL's nursing assistant group (which includes PCTs) employs over 91,000 workers with 13% growth projected.

FL Median Salary
$37,500
Entry Salary
$30,400
Experienced
$43,970
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: CPCT/A (NHA) preferred for hospital PCT; CNA for nursing home settings

Career Path

  1. CNA/PCT
  2. Lead PCT
  3. Unit Secretary/Care Tech
  4. Bridge to LPN or RN (with further education)

Top Florida Employers

Hospitals (med-surg/telemetry/PCU/dialysis)Long-term acute care hospitalsRehabilitation hospitalsSNFs

Related Programs

  • Patient Care Technician Certificate
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate
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