Patient care technicians are certified nursing assistants with advanced training in phlebotomy, glucose monitoring, EKG, urinary catheterization, sterile dressing changes, and specimen collection, among other skills. Often patient care technicians (PCTs), among all medical team professionals, have the most contact with patients. If you combine people skills with a desire to work in the medical field, a PCT training program could be your path to satisfying career. Expected job growth among patient care technicians is strong. Salaries range from $18,748 to $35,982.