The Patient Care Technician, after a supervised orientation, is responsible to a RN and/or another licensed professional.  He/she delivers patient care within their scope of practice, in addition to routine certified nursing assistant and/or unit secretary duties, is trained to do basic rhythm interpretation, to use specialty equipment, and to assist in procedures.  The Patient Care Technician delivers care within their scope of practice under the direction of an RN and/or another licensed professional.
