Patient Care Technician Test

When looking to fill a patient care technician position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A patient care technician skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a patient care technician skills test?

    A patient care technician supports medical staff including doctors and nurses in caring for patients with physical or mental health issues.

    The patient care technician skills test is designed to assess the fundamental skills patient care technicians need to fulfill the requirements of the role.

    The test looks at a wide variety of skills and knowledge, from patient care and decision making to accountability and medical knowledge.

    The multiple choice questions are answered under timed conditions so as to assess candidates on how well they cope under pressure — another important skill for a patient care technician.

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  1. What is a patient care technician skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the patient care technician skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures patient care technician skills
  4. Patient Care Technician Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the patient care technician skills test for pre-screening?

    The main benefit of using the patient care technician skills test as a pre-screening device is the time and money it’ll save your business or organization.

    When you utilize the test is up to you. You can pre-screen candidates before an interview, or even before reviewing resumes by using the test to assess their knowledge, experience and skill level. The same test will be used for each candidate, giving you a much clearer picture of the person or people you want to take forward to the next stage.

    Using the skills test early on can help to remove bias from the process as you’ll be judging people on the same criteria and results. It’s also really handy if you want to tailor your questions and assessments further down the line, as you can ask questions based on answers they’ve given on their test.

    The test covers a huge range of different skills and knowledge that patient care technicians will need to know to cope with the demands of the day job. This includes basic medical knowledge, patient care, taking samples and recording results, monitoring vital signs, sanitization and mental health.

    The patient care technician skills test can also be used when hiring for the following roles:

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How our test measures patient care technician skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a patient care technician were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our patient care technician test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Patient Care Technician Test FAQs

What skills are needed to be a patient care technician?

Soft skills such as empathy, resilience, teamwork and communication are really important. Patient care technicians will also need to have a basic understanding of medical principles and patient care.

How difficult is the patient care technician test?

The test is designed to be challenging to ensure only the best candidates progress to the next round. However, with the right amount of practice and preparation, candidates should comfortably be able to complete the patient care technician skills test.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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