PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in New Jersey
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Garden State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
71
NJ Hospitals
2,800+
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across New Jersey, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout New Jersey provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in New Jersey
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Garden State
Northern Jersey (Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson)
NYC-adjacent with highest wages. Hackensack Meridian and RWJBarnabas dominant.
Hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel, Morristown Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Valley Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (25+ centers), Fresenius (20+ centers) Northern NJ
Long-Term Care: Northern NJ nursing facilities; CareOne, Genesis, major nursing home presence
💡 Tip: Bilingual Spanish highly valuable in urban North Jersey. NYC hospitals also accessible.
Central Jersey (Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon)
RWJBarnabas stronghold with Rutgers medical campus. Academic medicine exposure.
Hospitals: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, St. Peter's University Hospital, Penn Medicine Princeton, Somerset Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Jersey locations
Long-Term Care: Central Jersey nursing facilities; Parker Health Group, Chelsea Senior Living
💡 Tip: Rutgers affiliation means academic teaching environment—great for career advancement.
Jersey Shore (Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic)
Shore communities with seasonal volume. Growing retiree population drives demand.
Hospitals: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, AtlantiCare, CentraState Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Shore locations
Long-Term Care: Shore nursing facilities; beach community assisted living
💡 Tip: Summer tourism increases volume. Shore facilities often more willing to take externs off-season.
South Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Gloucester)
Philadelphia-oriented market with Virtua and Cooper. Lower competition than North Jersey.
Hospitals: Cooper University Hospital, Virtua Voorhees, Virtua Marlton, Jefferson Cherry Hill, Inspira Medical Centers
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South Jersey locations
Long-Term Care: South Jersey nursing facilities; many patients cross to Pennsylvania
💡 Tip: Cooper is Level I trauma center—excellent learning environment. Philadelphia market accessible.
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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey: