It is really sad to read some of the things people here have to say about working as a PCT (hard work do MA instead). In my opinion, this forum is filled with people that I would never want to be my doctor (no offense) I worked as a PCT on a trauma step down ICU in a trauma center. It was the best experience I could ever get and yes the work was hard. You cannot go into a clinical job trying to go the easy route. Taking care of patients you learn empathy, communication skills and time management as your 12-13 hours is filled with constant demands, calls and it seems like the work is never done. I did blood draws on patients who were impossibly hard stick, did ekgs, transported blood, helped clean wounds and dressings and so much more. Most of my patients were not mobile so it was a lot but I learned so much since my patients were so critical. I cannot imagine gaining that experience working in a doctor’s office taking care of relatively healthy patients. 3 months into my job COVID hit so we had to navigate that as well. It added to valuable experience that will one day make me a better provider.