PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in New Mexico
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Land of Enchantment. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
42
NM 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 New Mexico 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 Mexico, 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 Mexico health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across New Mexico, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout New Mexico provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in New Mexico
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Land of Enchantment
Albuquerque Metro (Bernalillo, Sandoval Counties)
New Mexico's largest city with UNM Health (academic medical center), Presbyterian, and Lovelace.
Hospitals: UNM Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital, Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico, Kaseman Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (15+ centers), Fresenius (10+ centers) Albuquerque metro
Long-Term Care: Albuquerque LTC; Genesis, The Watermark, La Vida Llena
💡 Tip: UNM Hospital is New Mexico's only Level I trauma center and academic medical center.
Santa Fe/North Central (Santa Fe, Los Alamos Counties)
State capital with CHRISTUS St. Vincent. Arts community and tourism economy.
Hospitals: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Los Alamos Medical Center, Española Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Santa Fe locations
Long-Term Care: Santa Fe area nursing facilities; Casa Real, Las Palomas
💡 Tip: Santa Fe has unique arts/cultural community—smaller but stable healthcare market.
Las Cruces/South (Doña Ana, Otero Counties)
Second-largest city near El Paso with Memorial Medical Center and MountainView Regional.
Hospitals: Memorial Medical Center, MountainView Regional Medical Center, Gerald Champion Regional (Alamogordo)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Southern NM locations
Long-Term Care: Las Cruces nursing facilities; Sagecrest, Casa De Oro
💡 Tip: Las Cruces residents can access El Paso, Texas healthcare market.
Eastern New Mexico (Chaves, Lea, Curry Counties)
Oil/gas communities with Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and Lea Regional.
Hospitals: Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (Roswell), Lea Regional Medical Center (Hobbs), Plains Regional Medical Center (Clovis)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Eastern NM locations
Long-Term Care: Eastern NM nursing facilities; rural long-term care
💡 Tip: Eastern NM has significant shortages—oil industry wages compete for workers.
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 Mexico?
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 Mexico: