PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Utah
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Beehive State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
49
UT Hospitals
2,200+
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 Utah 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 Utah, 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 Utah health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Utah, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Utah provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Utah
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Beehive State
Salt Lake City Metro (Salt Lake, Davis Counties)
Utah's healthcare hub with Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health.
Hospitals: Intermountain Medical Center, University of Utah Hospital, LDS Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital, St. Mark's Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (18+ centers), Fresenius (12+ centers) Salt Lake metro
Long-Term Care: Salt Lake LTC; Intermountain continuing care, Rocky Mountain Care, Legacy House
💡 Tip: Intermountain Health is a nationally recognized integrated system—excellent training.
Park City/Summit (Summit, Wasatch Counties)
Resort communities with Intermountain Park City Hospital. Seasonal tourism economy.
Hospitals: Intermountain Park City Hospital, Heber Valley Hospital
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—patients travel to Salt Lake
Long-Term Care: Park City nursing facilities; resort community senior care
💡 Tip: Park City has high cost of living but beautiful setting—seasonal opportunities.
Utah Valley/Provo (Utah County)
BYU and growing tech hub with Intermountain Utah Valley and Mountain View.
Hospitals: Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Utah County locations
Long-Term Care: Utah Valley LTC; Intermountain, Provo Rehabilitation, Stonehenge
💡 Tip: Utah County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the US—expanding healthcare needs.
Southern Utah/St. George (Washington, Iron Counties)
Retirement destination with Intermountain St. George and Cedar City Hospital.
Hospitals: Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital, Cedar City Hospital, Dixie Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita St. George
Long-Term Care: Southern Utah nursing facilities; retirement community care
💡 Tip: St. George is Utah's fastest-growing city with large retiree population.
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 Utah?
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 Utah: