CNA got hired as PCT ?

[peachescna]

:nailbiting:Hi there , recently i got hired by a local hospital, as a PCT on a renal unit.

I have less than 6 months working on a LTCF , and decided to get my phlebotomy and EKG for a PCT. so before my courses completed I applied for a position and got a phone call for an interview . thank God I got the position.

I wont be able to draw blood and so much other stuffs but Iam so happy and feel so blessed to have this opportunity .

But I am so bad nervous , I will have 5 shifts training and as I said its a Renal Unit .

have you or someone you know , can just share some of your experiences as a new pct

working in a hospital?? as we know most of the LTCF CNA'S don't do Vitals and other stuffs

I hope I can handle this new challenge .

anyone that wanted to share ... thanks all.

[hookyarnandblanket]

I have done vitals at both my CNA jobs, LTC and hospital. In fact, that is my primary assignment at the hospital. I sometimes assist with EKGs, but nurses here typically handle that, even though it has been suggested we CNAs be trained in performing one. I attach and detach telemetry frequently. I would say you probably will be doing many sets of those, and probably accu-checks since it is a renal unit. In my state, it is out of my scope of practice to perform accu-checks. You say you signed up for a phlebotomy class but won't be doing blood draws? Will nurses and lab techs be doing that? I would think you would need to expect to be doing any task within the scope of practice of a CNA.

[peachescna]

I did finished my phlebotomy training , but I was told I won't be drawing blood nurses do, no EKG ( wich I haven't started yet)

but yes accu checks, vitals and all that cna's do , hopefully I can catch up vitals since in the nursing home I was . Cnas do not take vitals at all.

This is what they call PCT but it's same as CNAs do.

I tough pct will do blood , EKGs but it's not requiered in this case.

I m glad i have this opportunity , since it's a Hospital can have more chances to grow. Once I get my foot in.

Thank you , you was more than prepared since your job as cna have the chance to perform most of the things hospitals required when they hire. Good luck thanks again .

[hookyarnandblanket]

You're welcome and good luck to you. Once you get in the routine of vitals, it becomes second nature. I sometimes do all manual BPs because I can obtain it faster and more accurately than the machines. LOL