PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Maine
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Pine Tree State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
36
ME Hospitals
1,100+
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 Maine 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 Maine, 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 Maine health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Maine, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Maine provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Maine
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Pine Tree State
Southern Maine (Cumberland, York Counties)
Portland region with Maine Medical Center—the state's largest hospital. Most job opportunities.
Hospitals: Maine Medical Center (Portland), Southern Maine Health Care, MaineHealth facilities
Dialysis: DaVita (8+ centers), Fresenius (6+ centers) Southern Maine
Long-Term Care: Portland area nursing facilities; Sedgewood Commons, Ocean View, Barron Center
💡 Tip: MaineHealth is Maine's largest employer—strong externship and career pathways.
Central Maine (Androscoggin, Kennebec Counties)
Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta with Central Maine Medical Center and MaineGeneral.
Hospitals: Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston), MaineGeneral Medical Center (Augusta)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Maine locations
Long-Term Care: Central Maine nursing facilities; Clover Health Care, Androscoggin Home Healthcare
💡 Tip: Central Maine is more affordable than Portland with solid healthcare market.
Northern Maine (Penobscot, Aroostook Counties)
Bangor and rural Aroostook with Northern Light Eastern Maine and Cary Medical Center.
Hospitals: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor), Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, Cary Medical Center (Caribou)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Bangor
Long-Term Care: Northern Maine nursing facilities; rural and small-town LTC
💡 Tip: Northern Maine has significant healthcare worker shortages—facilities eager for externs.
Midcoast Maine (Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc Counties)
Coastal communities with Pen Bay Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital.
Hospitals: Pen Bay Medical Center (Rockport), Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick), LincolnHealth
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Brunswick
Long-Term Care: Midcoast nursing facilities; coastal community care
💡 Tip: Midcoast Maine offers quality of life with seasonal healthcare demand fluctuations.
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 Maine?
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 Maine: