PCT (Patient Care Tech)

Unit Notes

Department : Psychiatric (Adult) | PCT

• Required Certifications : BLS, PCT Cert, De-escalation training
• # Beds : 26
• Nurse : Patient Ratios : Days : 4 RNs (Ratios 1 : 6-7), Nights 3 RNs (Ratios 1 : 8). Techs : Days 5 PCTs, Evenings 5 PCTs, Nights 3 PCTs.
• Required certifications : BLS, PCT Cert, De-escalation training
• Common diagnoses : 18+ adults, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizoaffective, substance abuse, depression, bipolar, borderline personality,

intellectually challenged population- some placement issues, admits from ER- medically stable. No detox or rehab patients, those go

to specialized unit.

the unit 24 hours, travelers could be placed in charge role. Support from all hours- charge at max 5-6 patients.

Prefer : RNs to have prior experience, but will review during orientation.

weights on Saturday, ADLs, directly observing patient care, rounding every 15 minutes, phlebotomy (must have prior experience- will

do some re-education on unit), blood glucose checks, 1 : 1s, and assisting nursing staff as needed.

bipap, rarely used (willing to train on this- please call out if they have experience or not). If low pulse ox, RNs to make a consult and pt

likely transferred to a higher level of care when they need continuous oxygen.

Scheduling : Do not guarantee block scheduling. Excessive call-ins are taken seriously and could

lead to termination.

emergency- crisis area or 5 beds / acute phase, detox, rehab.