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Patient Care Techs at my hospital make $10.85. Advanced Patient Care Techs make $11.92. I met a PCT who worked in the ED and he was able to do foleys, start IVs, and interrpret rhythm strips. He's held that position for five years, so I don't know how much he gets paid. He used to be an EMT and he's currently in school to be a PA.
Ouch! I currently live in Chicago..I am not sure how much they make here. However, when I was living in Cincinnati CNA's avg $9-10 while PCT started at least $12 but usually $13-$14 range (hospital figures). As a previous poster states ER pays more, and with 2nd and 3rd shift there was usually an increase of $1 more per hour, and a $2 increase for working weekend shifts. My aunt worked within a hospital network so that's where my info is coming from on Cinci. I would imagine Oncology and L&D would be great departments as well. Good luck to you!
tk88
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I don't know for sure where to post this but someone please help me out... I'm in CNA school and am looking for a job. I want to work in the ER but I'm curious how much new techs will make. I know it will vary from place to place but please give me some ideas which units would be the best paying units and also how much can I make in the ER?> thanks!!!