PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Montana
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Treasure State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
49
MT Hospitals
700+
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 Montana 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 Montana, 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 Montana health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Montana, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Montana provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Montana
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Treasure State
Billings/Southeast (Yellowstone, Carbon Counties)
Montana's largest city with Billings Clinic and St. Vincent Healthcare. Regional referral center.
Hospitals: Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, Beartooth Billings Clinic (Red Lodge)
Dialysis: DaVita (5+ centers), Fresenius (3+ centers) Southeast Montana
Long-Term Care: Billings area nursing facilities; Billings Clinic extended care, St. John's Lutheran
💡 Tip: Billings is Montana's healthcare hub—most opportunities in the state.
Missoula/Western (Missoula, Ravalli Counties)
University town with Providence St. Patrick and Community Medical Center. Outdoor lifestyle destination.
Hospitals: Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Community Medical Center, Marcus Daly Memorial (Hamilton)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Missoula locations
Long-Term Care: Missoula area nursing facilities; Hillside Health and Rehab, Village Senior Residence
💡 Tip: Missoula offers outdoor lifestyle with growing healthcare market.
Great Falls/North Central (Cascade, Hill Counties)
Military presence with Malmstrom AFB. Benefis Health System anchors the region.
Hospitals: Benefis Health System, Marias Medical Center (Shelby), Liberty Medical Center (Chester)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius North Central Montana locations
Long-Term Care: Great Falls nursing facilities; Benefis Peace Hospice, Highgate Senior Living
💡 Tip: Great Falls serves rural North Central Montana and has workforce shortages.
Bozeman/Southwest (Gallatin, Madison Counties)
Fastest-growing region with Bozeman Health. Ski resorts and outdoor economy.
Hospitals: Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Madison Valley Medical Center (Ennis)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Bozeman
Long-Term Care: Bozeman area nursing facilities; growing senior population
💡 Tip: Bozeman is expensive but fastest-growing area in Montana—expanding healthcare needs.
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 Montana?
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 Montana: