A patient care technician (PCT) resume that does not have a dedicated skills section is considered less attractive.
After all, why wouldn’t you spend some time and energy in mentioning your skills on a PCT resume when you know for sure that you cannot win without that.
It is true that a hiring manager will have to take your word that you are skilled since he has no opportunity to test you as a skilled individual unless of course, he hires you.
Take advantage of this and provide as much information regarding your capabilities to do a job as you possibly can. Do not – we repeat, do not – brag so much that your claims feel like they are hollow. Be specific to the type of skills that you possess in accordance with the type of work that the prospective employer will entrust you with.
The skills section in your resume does not need to be too long.
But it does need to possess the right information that will most likely get you the job. Mention of skills is not only important in a resume; but also if you are writing a patient care technician cover letter, you will need to spell out how well-qualified you are for a job.
The following are a few examples of how you can list your skills in your patient care technician resume or cover letter.
Patient Care Technician Hard Skills Statements for Resume
- Solid track record of efficiently performing direct patient care procedures in accordance with hospital guidelines and protocols.
- Deep familiarity with assisting healthcare members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding facility processes.
- Proficient in monitoring patients during therapy to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide basic patient care including assistance with mobility and handling personal care services such as toileting and bathing.
- Talented in providing patient care to varying ages and needs of a diverse population of patients.
- Proficient in transporting patients to surgeries and examination rooms by constantly ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Adept at assisting patients with therapeutic exercises and physical therapy treatments with a view to help them achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Effectively able to maintain constant vigilance over patients by taking necessary safety precautions.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and record patients’ vitals such as pulse, temperature, and blood pressure and raise alarms in case of any significant changes in patients’ conditions.
- Able to create and maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients to eliminate the chances of infections or diseases.
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care service.
- Ability to build long term relationships to improve the patients’ quality of life.
Soft Skills for PCT Resume
- Communication
- Compassion
- Patient Service
- Friendly and fun
- Ability to follow instructions
- Attention to detail
- ‘can-do’ attitude
- Flexible schedule