The PCT, including all hospital units and departments and the Float / Flex Pool PCT, under the supervision of the charge nurse, clinical manager, and / or director, is responsible for assisting in patient care, documentation and supply management.

PCTs keep the unit supplied, clean, and organized. Additionally, the PCT may function in an office assistant role and answer the telephone, answer questions within their capabilities the patient or their support individuals may have, and perform data entry and data collection.

The PCT in the discharge unit is for assisting discharged patients, coordinating discharge logistics and assisting patients in utilizing resources and accessing health related services.

The PCT in the Labor Delivery and Post Partum Breastfeeding Center does not provide direct patient care.

The PCT may be caring for infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics populations.

The Float / Flex Pool PCT may be asked to work on any unit in the hospital that is in need of a PCT, change departments during a shift or be asked to work as a Patient Safety Attendant based on need whereupon the PCT duties will cease if assigned to sit 1 : 1 with a patient;

and must complete the same required documentation as a PSA. Call will be required for the Float / Flex Pool PCT.

Last updated : 2024-05-19