PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Texas
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Lone Star State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
426
TX Hospitals
25,000+
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 Texas 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 Texas, 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 Texas health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Texas, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Texas provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Texas
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Lone Star State
Houston Metro (Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery Counties)
Nation's 4th largest city with Texas Medical Center—world's largest medical complex.
Hospitals: Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's, HCA Houston Healthcare
Dialysis: DaVita (80+ centers), Fresenius (70+ centers) Houston metro—massive market
Long-Term Care: Houston LTC; extensive network throughout Harris County and suburbs
💡 Tip: Texas Medical Center is the world's largest medical complex—unparalleled opportunities.
Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton Counties)
Massive metro with UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health, and Parkland.
Hospitals: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center, Parkland Memorial, Texas Health Presbyterian, Medical City
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius DFW locations (100+ centers)
Long-Term Care: DFW nursing facilities; extensive network across metroplex
💡 Tip: DFW is massive and growing rapidly—healthcare can't keep up with demand.
San Antonio/Austin (Bexar, Travis Counties)
Military hub (San Antonio) and tech hub (Austin) with Methodist, University Health, and Ascension Seton.
Hospitals: Methodist Hospital San Antonio, University Health System, Ascension Seton, St. David's Healthcare, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Texas locations
Long-Term Care: San Antonio and Austin nursing facilities; military and tech community care
💡 Tip: San Antonio has major military healthcare; Austin has tech-driven growth.
West Texas/El Paso (El Paso, Lubbock, Midland Counties)
Border region and oil country with University Medical Center El Paso and Covenant Health.
Hospitals: University Medical Center of El Paso, Covenant Health Lubbock, Medical Center Health System (Odessa), Midland Memorial
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius West Texas locations
Long-Term Care: West Texas nursing facilities; El Paso, Lubbock, Permian Basin
💡 Tip: West Texas has extreme shortages—significant recruitment incentives available.
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 Texas?
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 Texas: