D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9715

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9715 - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN TASKS

9715.1

Under the supervision of an RN. LPN or licensed health professional, a PCT may perform the following tasks in addition to the tasks specified in § 9615:

(a) Monitoring the administration of oxygen equipment by observing settings, tubing and equipment;

(b) Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter;

(c) Discontinuing a peripheral IV catheter;

(d) Elimination procedures, including enemas, fleets, and soap suds enemas;

(e) Administering an electrocardiogram;

(f) Fingerstick blood glucose testing;

(g) Specimen collection;

(h) Incentive spirometry;

(i) Phlebotomy;

(j) Pulse oximetry;

(k) Inserting and discontinuing urinary catheters;

(l) Applying elastic stockings; and

(m) Applying and removing sequential compression devices.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9715

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)