As a Health Care Assistant you will have daily hands-on experiences with patients by helping them with procedures such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, drawing blood and other needs. Patient care technicians work with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals in a variety of health care facilities. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with people and are interested in helping others, training as a Patient Care Technician could be a good health care career for you.