PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Hawaii
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Aloha State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
26
HI Hospitals
600+
Annual Openings
Self
Managed
Who this training is for
Ideal for candidates with prior PCT clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Hawaii employers.
New to the field? If you have no prior experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on confidence needed to complete the program and prepare to challenge the AMCA PCTC.
Externship Disclaimer
EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site at a hospital or healthcare facility. EHired provides state-specific resources and guidance, but placement is not guaranteed.
What is a PCT Externship?
A Patient Care Technician externship is a 100-hour hands-on clinical experience where you apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare settings. During your externship in Hawaii, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in hospitals, dialysis centers, or long-term care facilities.
Hospital Settings
Medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ICUs, and specialty floors at major Hawaii health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Hawaii, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Hawaii provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Hawaii
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Aloha State
Oahu (Honolulu)
Home to 70% of Hawaii's population and most healthcare facilities. Queen's Medical Center is the state's largest hospital.
Hospitals: The Queen's Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua, Straub Medical Center, Kapiolani Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita (10+ centers), Fresenius (8+ centers), Liberty Dialysis
Long-Term Care: Oahu nursing facilities; Care Hawaii, Hale Nani Rehabilitation, Avalon Care Centers
💡 Tip: Honolulu has most opportunities but highest cost of living. Military healthcare at Tripler is accessible.
Big Island (Hawaii County)
Largest island with Hilo Medical Center and Kona Community Hospital. Growing retiree population.
Hospitals: Hilo Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital, North Hawaii Community Hospital (Waimea)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Big Island locations
Long-Term Care: Big Island nursing facilities; Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, Life Care Center of Hilo
💡 Tip: Big Island has healthcare worker shortages—facilities often offer relocation assistance.
Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai)
Tourist destination with Maui Memorial Medical Center. Limited facilities on smaller islands.
Hospitals: Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, Molokai General Hospital, Lanai Community Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Maui locations
Long-Term Care: Maui nursing facilities; Hale Makua, Roselani Place
💡 Tip: Maui's tourism creates seasonal healthcare demand fluctuations.
Kauai (Kauai County)
Garden Isle with Wilcox Medical Center as primary facility. Small, tight-knit healthcare community.
Hospitals: Wilcox Medical Center, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Kauai
Long-Term Care: Kauai nursing facilities; Garden Isle Healthcare, Mahelona
💡 Tip: Kauai's isolation means externships often lead directly to job offers.
What You'll Learn During Your Externship
Clinical Skills
- • Vital signs measurement and documentation
- • Patient positioning and transfers
- • Basic wound care and dressing changes
- • Specimen collection procedures
- • EKG electrode placement
Professional Development
- • Healthcare team communication
- • Electronic health records (EHR)
- • HIPAA compliance in practice
- • Infection control protocols
- • Patient advocacy skills
Ready to Start Your PCT Career in Hawaii?
Free to enroll. Free to learn. Pay only when you're ready to certify.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PCT externships in Hawaii: