PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in New York
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Empire State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
188
NY Hospitals
12,000+
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 York 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 York, 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 York health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across New York, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout New York provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in New York
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Empire State
New York City (5 Boroughs)
World's healthcare capital with NYP, NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and NYC Health + Hospitals. Massive market.
Hospitals: NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC Health + Hospitals, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Montefiore
Dialysis: DaVita (80+ centers), Fresenius (70+ centers) NYC metro—massive dialysis market
Long-Term Care: NYC nursing facilities; extensive network across all boroughs
💡 Tip: NYC is extremely competitive but has endless opportunities. Union presence is strong.
Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk Counties)
Northwell Health stronghold with multiple hospitals. Suburban NYC with high wages.
Hospitals: Northwell Health hospitals (Long Island Jewish, North Shore, Huntington), NYU Langone Long Island, Stony Brook University Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Long Island locations (40+ centers)
Long-Term Care: Long Island LTC; Catholic Health, Gurwin Healthcare, Sunrise Senior Living
💡 Tip: Northwell is NY's largest private employer—strong externship and career pathways.
Hudson Valley/Westchester (Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess)
NYC suburbs with Westchester Medical Center and Montefiore Nyack.
Hospitals: Westchester Medical Center, White Plains Hospital, Montefiore Nyack, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Hudson Valley locations
Long-Term Care: Hudson Valley nursing facilities; Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess counties
💡 Tip: Hudson Valley offers NYC access with lower cost of living than city.
Upstate New York (Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Albany)
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany with major academic centers and regional systems.
Hospitals: University of Rochester Medical Center, Roswell Park (Buffalo), SUNY Upstate (Syracuse), Albany Med
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Upstate NY locations
Long-Term Care: Upstate nursing facilities; Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany areas
💡 Tip: Upstate NY is far more affordable than NYC with excellent academic medical centers.
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 York?
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 York: