What Is the Average Salary for a Patient Care Technician?
Patient care technicians are part of a growing field. Patient care technicians are also called patient representatives or admitting interviewers. They are the first point of contact for the patient.
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Average Salary for Patient Care Technician
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The average salary for a patient care technician is between $22,000 and $46,000 depending on experience and location.
Requirements
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A patient care technician needs to have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Some hospitals want a vocational degree or a degree in health services.
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Other Requirements
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Additionally, some facilities require individuals to have experience with insurance and computers as well as some hospital experience.
Medical Terminology
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It is critical that patient reps understand medical terminology and type at least 40 words per minutes as they will be typing patient information into computers.
Patient Care Technician vs. Nursing Assistants
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In terms of salaries, patient care technicians earn more than nursing assistants.
Best Paying Settings
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The highest paid technicians are located in major cities and are working in intense acute care settings at hospitals.
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this is my career....
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This is what I was Meant To Do.....I'm on my way :~).
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Bout to dive in it. Wish me the best all.
