Patient Care Technician Jobs in Louisiana

Find Patient Care Technician jobs in Louisiana. 1550+ openings, $28k-$40k salary range, top employers Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, Our Lady of the Lake. Pelican State opportunity. Free EHIRED training.

1550+
Annual Openings
$32K
Median Salary
12%
Job Growth
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Start free with EHired Open Access Education. Build real-world clinical skills—vital signs, patient intake, infection control, fundamental and EKG overviews—then explore externships, jobs, and, upon completing requirements, the ability to challenge the AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).

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Who this training is for

Ideal for candidates with prior patient care experience who need certification to validate their skills for Louisiana 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.

Open Access = Zero Tuition

EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.

Skills First, Not Just Test Prep

Train for real clinical workflows. When ready, you can challenge the AMCA PCTC certification once you complete requirements—our course is not presented merely as test prep.

Externships & Jobs

Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.

PCT Job Market in Louisiana

Louisiana's healthcare industry serves the Pelican State with diverse employment opportunities. Major health systems including Ochsner Health and LCMC Health compete for qualified PCTs. The state offers various settings from academic medical centers to community hospitals and dialysis clinics.

Louisiana's PCT job market features Ochsner Health as a leading employer with 250+ annual hires. LCMC Health and Our Lady of the Lake also compete for talent. New Orleans Metro has the highest concentration with 32% of openings.

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Healthcare Workers
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Hospitals
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Health Ranking
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Cost of Living

PCT Clinical Skills You'll Learn

Vital Signs Patient Mobility EKG/ECG ADLs Assistance Infection Control Patient Safety Specimen Collection Patient Communication

Top PCT Job Markets in Louisiana

Region Annual Openings Market Share
New Orleans Metro 496+ 32%
Baton Rouge 279+ 18%
Shreveport/Northwest LA 217+ 14%
Lafayette/Acadiana 186+ 12%
Lake Charles/Southwest 108+ 7%
Monroe/Northeast LA 93+ 6%
Other Louisiana 171+ 11%

PCT Salary in Louisiana

Entry Level
$28K
Median Salary
$32K
Experienced
$40K

New Orleans Metro typically pays highest in Louisiana. Major health systems offer competitive wages with benefits. Night and weekend differentials add $2-4/hour. Certifications and experience increase earning potential significantly.

Top PCT Employers in Louisiana

Louisiana features major health systems competing for PCT talent:

Ochsner Health

Locations: New Orleans/Statewide

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (504) 842-3000

Leading Louisiana health system offering excellent PCT opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. Strong career advancement pathways. Training and development programs available.

Hires approximately 250 PCTs annually

Louisiana's leading employer, comprehensive benefits, career growth.

LCMC Health

Locations: New Orleans

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (504) 903-2311

Major Louisiana healthcare provider with multiple facilities. Competitive wages and benefits. PCT positions available across service areas.

Hires approximately 100 PCTs annually

Major Louisiana system, multiple locations, competitive pay.

Our Lady of the Lake

Locations: Baton Rouge

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (225) 765-6565

Louisiana healthcare organization providing quality patient care. PCT roles with growth potential. Strong team environment.

Hires approximately 80 PCTs annually

Louisiana provider, quality care, team environment.

DaVita Louisiana

Locations: Statewide (80+ centers)

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (800) 244-0680

Dialysis and specialty care provider serving Louisiana. PCT positions with specialized training. Consistent schedules available.

Hires approximately 80 PCTs annually

Specialty care, Louisiana coverage, consistent schedules.

Lafayette General Health

Locations: Lafayette

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (337) 289-7991

Louisiana healthcare facility offering PCT positions. Competitive local wages. Strong community ties.

Hires approximately 45 PCTs annually

Local healthcare, community ties, competitive wages.

Willis-Knighton Health

Locations: Shreveport

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (318) 212-4000

Regional Louisiana healthcare provider. PCT opportunities in various clinical settings. Community-focused care.

Hires approximately 55 PCTs annually

Regional provider, community care, various settings.

Fresenius Kidney Care Louisiana

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (800) 881-5101

Global dialysis leader with strong Louisiana presence. PCTs provide dialysis care across the state.

Hires approximately 38 PCTs annually

40+ centers, tuition reimbursement, unique culture.

Louisiana VA Healthcare

Locations: VA facilities statewide

Address: VA Medical Centers, Louisiana

Phone: (504) 507-2000

Veterans healthcare across Louisiana. PCTs serve veteran community. Federal benefits and job security. Mission-driven environment.

Hires approximately 30 PCTs annually

Veterans healthcare, federal benefits, mission-driven.

Select Medical

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (337) 289-7991

Louisiana healthcare facility offering PCT positions. Competitive local wages. Strong community ties.

Hires approximately 38 PCTs annually

Rehabilitation focus, specialty care, post-acute settings.

Louisiana Community Hospitals

Locations: Statewide

Address: Multiple community locations

Phone: (504) 555-0100

Community hospitals throughout Louisiana offering local PCT opportunities. Neighborhood healthcare with competitive benefits.

Hires approximately 20 PCTs annually

Community care, local hospitals, neighborhood healthcare.

PCT Career Progression in Louisiana

Entry-Level PCT

$$28,000-$32,000

Vital signs, patient mobility, ADLs, basic patient care. Learning Louisiana's healthcare systems and protocols.

Experienced PCT (2-3 years)

$$34,000-$38,000

Advanced patient care, EKG monitoring, phlebotomy, specialty unit skills. Growing clinical competence.

Senior PCT/Lead (3-5 years)

$$38,000-$42,000

Team coordination, new PCT training, specialized unit assignments. Leadership responsibilities emerging.

PCT Supervisor/Advancement (5+ years)

$$42,000-$48,000

Unit charge roles or transition to nursing/radiology/other healthcare advancement pathways.

PCT Success Stories from Louisiana

M

Maria S.

Patient Care Technician

Ochsner Health, New Orleans Metro

"Working at Ochsner Health has been amazing. The EHIRED training prepared me well, and the team is incredibly supportive. Louisiana has great opportunities for healthcare workers starting their careers."

Started at $28K at Ochsner. Building PCT career in Louisiana.

J

James T.

PCT - Emergency

LCMC Health, Baton Rouge

"I chose LCMC Health for the advancement opportunities. The pay is competitive and the benefits are excellent. The Pelican State is a great place to build a healthcare career."

Earning $32K at LCMC. Pursuing nursing degree while working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT careers in Louisiana:

What is the average PCT salary in Louisiana?

Louisiana PCTs earn $32K median salary. Entry-level starts around $28K. Experienced PCTs earn $40K+. New Orleans Metro typically pays highest.

Who are the top PCT employers in Louisiana?

Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Our Lady of the Lake are major employers. DaVita and Fresenius offer dialysis specialty positions statewide.

Is there demand for PCTs in Louisiana?

Yes—12% job growth expected with 1550+ annual openings. Aging population and healthcare expansion drive strong demand across Louisiana.

What about PCT career advancement in Louisiana?

Louisiana offers excellent PCT-to-RN pathways. Major health systems provide tuition assistance. Community colleges offer nursing programs with PCT experience credit.

Which Louisiana region has the most PCT jobs?

New Orleans Metro leads with 32% of Louisiana PCT openings. Baton Rouge and Shreveport/Northwest LA also have strong markets.

How do I start a PCT career in Louisiana?

Complete EHIRED free training, earn certification, then apply to Louisiana employers. Ochsner Health and LCMC Health actively hire new PCTs.

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