PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Nebraska
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Cornhusker State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
89
NE Hospitals
1,400+
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Nebraska, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Nebraska provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Nebraska
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Cornhusker State
Omaha Metro (Douglas, Sarpy Counties)
Nebraska's largest city with Nebraska Medicine (academic medical center), CHI Health, and Methodist.
Hospitals: Nebraska Medicine-Nebraska Medical Center, CHI Health Immanuel, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Methodist Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (12+ centers), Fresenius (10+ centers) Omaha metro
Long-Term Care: Omaha area LTC; Hillcrest Health Services, Ambassador Health, Immanuel Communities
💡 Tip: Nebraska Medicine is the state's academic medical center with strong transplant programs.
Lincoln (Lancaster County)
State capital with Bryan Health and CHI Health St. Elizabeth. University of Nebraska presence.
Hospitals: Bryan Medical Center, CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Lincoln locations
Long-Term Care: Lincoln area nursing facilities; Madonna, Tabitha Health Care Services
💡 Tip: Lincoln is affordable with strong healthcare market and university town culture.
Central Nebraska (Hall, Buffalo, Adams Counties)
Grand Island and Kearney with CHI Health and Kearney Regional Medical Center.
Hospitals: CHI Health St. Francis (Grand Island), Kearney Regional Medical Center, Mary Lanning Healthcare (Hastings)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Nebraska locations
Long-Term Care: Central Nebraska nursing facilities; rural and small-city LTC
💡 Tip: Central Nebraska has significant healthcare worker shortages—facilities eager for externs.
Western Nebraska (Scotts Bluff, Lincoln Counties)
Panhandle region with Regional West Medical Center and Great Plains Health.
Hospitals: Regional West Medical Center (Scottsbluff), Great Plains Health (North Platte)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Scottsbluff, North Platte
Long-Term Care: Western Nebraska nursing facilities; rural long-term care
💡 Tip: Western Nebraska has critical shortages—housing and relocation assistance often available.
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 Nebraska?
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 Nebraska: