PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Oregon
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Beaver State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
59
OR 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 Oregon 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 Oregon, 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 Oregon health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Oregon, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Oregon provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Oregon
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Beaver State
Portland Metro (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Counties)
Oregon's largest metro with OHSU (academic medical center), Providence, Legacy, and Kaiser.
Hospitals: OHSU Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel, Legacy Good Samaritan, Kaiser Sunnyside
Dialysis: DaVita (20+ centers), Fresenius (15+ centers) Portland metro
Long-Term Care: Portland LTC; Providence ElderPlace, Rose Villa, Mary's Woods
💡 Tip: OHSU is Oregon's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center.
Salem/Willamette Valley (Marion, Linn, Lane Counties)
State capital and Eugene with Salem Health and PeaceHealth Sacred Heart.
Hospitals: Salem Hospital, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center (Eugene), Good Samaritan Regional (Corvallis)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Willamette Valley locations
Long-Term Care: Willamette Valley nursing facilities; Salem, Eugene, Corvallis areas
💡 Tip: Eugene has University of Oregon—college town with growing healthcare market.
Oregon Coast (Lincoln, Coos, Tillamook Counties)
Coastal communities with Samaritan and Bay Area Hospital. Tourism and retiree economy.
Hospitals: Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Bay Area Hospital (Coos Bay), Tillamook Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—patients often travel to Portland or Salem
Long-Term Care: Coastal Oregon nursing facilities; beach community senior care
💡 Tip: Oregon Coast has seasonal tourism and growing retiree population.
Central/Eastern Oregon (Deschutes, Umatilla, Jackson Counties)
Bend resort area, Medford, and rural Eastern Oregon with St. Charles and Asante.
Hospitals: St. Charles Medical Center (Bend), Asante Rogue Regional (Medford), Good Shepherd Medical Center (Hermiston)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central/Eastern Oregon locations
Long-Term Care: Central/Eastern Oregon nursing facilities; Bend, Medford, rural areas
💡 Tip: Bend is one of Oregon's fastest-growing cities—expanding healthcare needs.
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 Oregon?
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 Oregon: