What does a Patient Care Technician do?
Patient Care Technicians, also referred to as a nursing assistant, work in a hospitals, nursing homes, or in a private homes to assist with patient care. Technicians are usually trained to do blood drawing, and obtain other specimens related to patient care. Many patient care techs are nursing students using their work life to get experience working in the healthcare field. Most patient care technicians work about 40 hours a week and, because patients need care 24 hours a day, some aides work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. What is the job outlook for a Patient Care Technician? Job prospects for patient care techs look very good for the near future. There is an expected 21%-35% growth in the job market over the next decade because of the rapidly aging population. A major employer for patient care techs will be nursing homes and long term care facilities for people with chronic illnesses and disabling conditions. How much money will a Patient Care Technician make? The average
