Browsing job postings in New York City, I've noticed that many hospitals seem to be asking specifically for Patient Care Technicians who are either certified as PCT's, or been through a PCT vocational program. In all the other job markets I'm familiar with, hospitals will accept CNA's who have previous experience and don't make a distinction between CNA's who have and have not been through a PCT course. So my question is do New York City CNA's have a harder time finding hospital employment without PCT training, even when they have experience? What about CNA's who are also certified in EKG and Phlebotomy? If anyone can answer my question I would appreciate it.
Dionyonce 134 Posts Specializes in Nursing Forever!!!!!!!. Has 3 years experience. Sep 16, 2009 Hello, okay if you are an CNA and have Phil and EKG you are a Patient care Tech/Associate. Maybe revising your resume' and changing the position to PCT or PCA would help... Nowadays, hospitals wants CNA, Philiebotomy, and EKG... That way they can use you more. Hope i helped.....
