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$14.75 - $19.25/hr

The PCT II provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. This role typically reports to the ...

Patient Care Tech- ER

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

The PCT II provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. This role typically reports to the ...

ER Patient Care Technician PRN

Foley, AL

$13.75 - $18/hr

Job Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the ...

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How much do er pct jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for er pct in the United States is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ER PCT?

Er Pct professionals are experts in handling the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) process, which is an international system for filing patent applications across multiple countries. They typically assist inventors, companies, and legal teams in preparing, filing, and managing PCT applications to secure intellectual property rights globally. Their responsibilities may include ensuring compliance with PCT requirements, coordinating with international patent offices, and advising on patent strategy. Er Pct professionals often have legal, technical, or scientific backgrounds to effectively navigate complex patent procedures.

What are some common challenges an ER PCT faces during a typical shift?

ER PCTs often encounter fast-paced and unpredictable environments, where they must prioritize multiple urgent tasks at once, such as assisting with patient admissions, performing vital sign checks, and helping nurses with procedures. Handling stressful situations, such as trauma cases or distressed patients and families, is a frequent challenge. Adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success. Collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff is crucial for delivering efficient patient care in the emergency room.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ER PCT, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ER PCT, you need a solid understanding of basic patient care, vital sign monitoring, phlebotomy, and CPR, typically supported by a high school diploma, PCT certification, and sometimes CNA licensure. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), point-of-care testing devices, and standard hospital equipment is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These abilities are vital to ensure patient safety, effective workflow, and high-quality support for nurses and physicians in emergency situations.

What is the difference between Er Pct vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectEr PctEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsCPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificationRN license, BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Work EnvironmentEmergency departments, urgent care settings, pre-hospital careHospital emergency rooms, trauma centers
Job RoleAssist nurses and physicians, provide basic emergency care, transport patientsAssess, monitor, and provide advanced emergency care to patients

While both roles operate in emergency settings, Er Pcts typically assist with basic patient care and transport, requiring EMT or similar certifications. Emergency Room Nurses hold RN licenses and provide comprehensive, advanced emergency care directly to patients. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in emergency healthcare.

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Infographic showing various Er Pct job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 37% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,187 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ER

Lifepoint Health

Ottumwa, IA • On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

766th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Schedule: 4x8's, Varied, rotating weekends

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has served Ottumwa, Wapello County and the surrounding southeast Iowa communities for more than 130 years. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, medical and surgical care, critical care, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, and specialty services. These include cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, wound care, pain management, sleep studies, and pathology.

How you'll contribute

A Patient Care Tech who excels in this role:

  • Sitter/One-to-one position
  • Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care
  • Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights 
  • Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care 
  • Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner. 
  • Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner 
  • Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit 
  • Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff 
  • Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries. 
  • Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation. 
  • Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse 
  • Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds-national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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