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Post Mortem Care
Independent PT
Vitals - HOLD OVERNIGHT
A
Vitals - Q8
IV removal
Assist PT
Bed Alarm/Chair Alarm
Discharge PT
Blood Sugars - Q6
Lifting PT
B
Giving Report
EKG
Purwicks
Bladder Scans
Socializing w PT
Documenting
Blood Sugars - Q4
Holding Pagers
Shaving PT
Heavy Assist PT
Oral Care
Peri Care
Hair Care
Carrying Trays
Dressing PT
Making Bed
C
Prepping Assignment
Intermittent UCO
Ordering Meals
Bringing Food
Ambulatory Vitals
Dealing w Family/Friends
Stocking Rooms
CPR
D
Training new PCTs
Vitals - Q4
Othros
Feeding 1:1
Tracking I/Os
Responding to Pagers
Getting Crash Cart
Weighing PT
Dealing w Floats
Bringing PT to smoke
Total Care PT
Cleaning PT
Sitting
Created Oct 19, 2025
Ever wonder which Patient Care Technician (PCT) tasks are the most rewarding versus the most dreaded? This ranking explores the full spectrum of PCT responsibilities in a healthcare setting, from clinical duties like taking vitals, performing EKGs, and blood sugar checks to personal care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and oral hygiene. It covers everything from the satisfying moments of training new staff and helping patients ambulate independently to the challenging aspects like responding to emergencies, managing difficult family interactions, and providing total care for dependent patients. Whether you're a seasoned PCT, considering the career, or simply curious about what these essential healthcare workers do daily, this comprehensive breakdown offers insight into the diverse and demanding nature of patient care support.

(This description was AI-generated)