New PCT job

jonesel · Oct 17, 2013

And I will be having 11 pts assigned to me.

knoonan87 · Oct 19, 2013

I was just offered a PCT job on the same type of floor at my local hospital!! :) I'd love to hear some insight into this type of work. I'm on a floor with 24 beds, and I'll be assigned either 8 or 12 patients, depending on how many other PCTs are on that shift.

icemanof92 · Oct 30, 2013

Working in cardiac expect to do a lot of lead placement and adjustment, 12 lead ekgs, weighing patients, fluid restrictions etc. A great PCT is one who works hard, stays moving, and doesn't get lazy (too often). When you first come off orientation and are on your own chances are you will feel overwhelmed. You will, after a few weeks of working on your own, develop your own routine, time management skills and tricks, and way of doing things that works for you. Just a hint, give yourself AMPLE time at the end of your shift to make sure everyone is clean and dry. For a load of 11 patients, I would give myself at least 2-2.5 hours of time to get through everyone that needs to be changed/washed. There may be times you will need less time, but at least while you're new, try to set aside that much time to make sure you do not get behind. GOOD LUCK :) I hope you find it to be an educational, valuable experience. It will be hard and frustrating at times, but you will be successful if you can LEARN from the experience you have!

jonesel · Oct 31, 2013

Working in cardiac expect to do a lot of lead placement and adjustment 12 lead ekgs, weighing patients, fluid restrictions etc. A great PCT is one who works hard, stays moving, and doesn't get lazy (too often). When you first come off orientation and are on your own chances are you will feel overwhelmed. You will, after a few weeks of working on your own, develop your own routine, time management skills and tricks, and way of doing things that works for you. Just a hint, give yourself AMPLE time at the end of your shift to make sure everyone is clean and dry. For a load of 11 patients, I would give myself at least 2-2.5 hours of time to get through everyone that needs to be changed/washed. There may be times you will need less time, but at least while you're new, try to set aside that much time to make sure you do not get behind. GOOD LUCK :) I hope you find it to be an educational, valuable experience. It will be hard and frustrating at times, but you will be successful if you can LEARN from the experience you have![/quote']
Thanks so much!!! This was a very helpful response. I am very nervous but ready to learn!! Just anxious about being good at what I do! Thanks again!