nithnith28 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I'm having a difficult time finding a job that counts as PCE because of the pandemic. I did land an interview as a medical screener for temperatures at a business (I don't believe it's a hospital), but I'm not sure if that would be of any value. I also have an interview as a behavioral technician with Behavioral Perspective. Would this count as valuable PCE and I should take this opportunity instead? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukkulisur Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Screening for temperatures at a business as part of COVID-19 precautions would not be considered PCE nor HCE as far as I'm aware. The behavioral technician position, from what I understand about the role, would be closer to actual HCE/PCE, so I think it'd be preferable. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laybunny Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Behavioral technician is likely PCE. I have experience as a behavioral technician and all my programs accepted it as PCE, although one of my programs stated they'd like to see a majority of my hours come from an environment where a PA is likely to work (hospital, clinic, etc). However, I say that it is likely PCE because it is program dependent. You need to check the program's website or email the program to see if a PCE is acceptable as well as if it's desirable. The medical screener is a bit trickier. You are taking a vital sign, which is something that other accepted PCE positions do (i.e. CNAs), but that's essentially the only medical task you are doing and I wouldn't say you are particularly in charge of patients or interacting with a patient population. I would probably say it's likely not PCE. It could arguably be HCE. But again, your programs will give you a much better idea than people on these forums can. Best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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