PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Nevada
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Silver State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
42
NV Hospitals
2,500+
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 Nevada 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 Nevada, 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 Nevada health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Nevada, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Nevada provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Nevada
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Silver State
Las Vegas Valley (Clark County)
90% of Nevada's population in one metro. HCA dominates with Sunrise, MountainView, and Southern Hills.
Hospitals: Sunrise Hospital, University Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital, Henderson Hospital, Dignity Health St. Rose
Dialysis: DaVita (30+ centers), Fresenius (25+ centers) Las Vegas valley—large retiree dialysis market
Long-Term Care: Extensive Las Vegas LTC; Prestige Healthcare, Life Care Centers, Las Vegas senior communities
💡 Tip: Las Vegas has huge healthcare demand from tourism and retirees—many opportunities.
Reno/Sparks (Washoe County)
Northern Nevada with Renown Health—the region's dominant system. Growing tech hub.
Hospitals: Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northern Nevada locations
Long-Term Care: Reno-Sparks nursing facilities; Renown continuing care, Life Care Center
💡 Tip: Reno has lower cost of living than Las Vegas with outdoor lifestyle.
Carson City/Capital Region (Carson City, Douglas Counties)
State capital with Carson Tahoe Health. Lake Tahoe resort access.
Hospitals: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Barton Memorial Hospital (South Lake Tahoe)
Dialysis: DaVita Carson City
Long-Term Care: Carson City and Lake Tahoe nursing facilities
💡 Tip: Carson City is small market but steady—Lake Tahoe has seasonal demand.
Rural Nevada (Elko, White Pine, Nye Counties)
Mining communities with critical access hospitals. Extreme rural healthcare.
Hospitals: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (Elko), William Bee Ririe Hospital (Ely), Nye Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: Very limited dialysis—patients travel to Las Vegas or Reno
Long-Term Care: Rural Nevada nursing facilities; very limited options
💡 Tip: Rural Nevada has extreme shortages—significant incentives for workers willing to relocate.
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 Nevada?
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 Nevada: