Patient Care Technician Jobs in Michigan

Find Patient Care Technician jobs in Michigan. 2800+ openings, $32k-$44k salary range, top employers Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health, Michigan Medicine. Great Lakes State opportunity. Free EHIRED training.

2800+
Annual Openings
$36K
Median Salary
10%
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).

✓ Free enrollment • self-paced ✓ Job & externship resources ✓ Mobile-friendly learning ✓ AMCA PCTC challenge support

Who this training is for

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

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

Michigan's PCT job market features Beaumont Health as a leading employer with 180+ annual hires. Spectrum Health and Michigan Medicine also compete for talent. Detroit Metro has the highest concentration with 40% of openings.

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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 Michigan

Region Annual Openings Market Share
Detroit Metro 1120+ 40%
Grand Rapids/West MI 392+ 14%
Ann Arbor 252+ 9%
Lansing/Mid-Michigan 224+ 8%
Flint/Genesee 168+ 6%
Kalamazoo/SW Michigan 140+ 5%
Other Michigan 504+ 18%

PCT Salary in Michigan

Entry Level
$32K
Median Salary
$36K
Experienced
$44K

Detroit Metro typically pays highest in Michigan. 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 Michigan

Michigan features major health systems competing for PCT talent:

Beaumont Health

Locations: Detroit Metro

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (248) 898-5000

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

Hires approximately 180 PCTs annually

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

Spectrum Health

Locations: Grand Rapids/Statewide

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (616) 391-9000

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

Hires approximately 150 PCTs annually

Major Michigan system, multiple locations, competitive pay.

Michigan Medicine

Locations: Ann Arbor

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (734) 936-4000

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

Hires approximately 120 PCTs annually

Michigan provider, quality care, team environment.

DaVita Michigan

Locations: Statewide (130+ centers)

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (800) 244-0680

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

Hires approximately 120 PCTs annually

Specialty care, Michigan coverage, consistent schedules.

Ascension Michigan

Locations: Statewide

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (248) 849-3000

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

Hires approximately 90 PCTs annually

Local healthcare, community ties, competitive wages.

Henry Ford Health

Locations: Detroit

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (313) 916-1234

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

Hires approximately 130 PCTs annually

Regional provider, community care, various settings.

Fresenius Kidney Care Michigan

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (800) 881-5101

Global dialysis leader with extensive Michigan presence. PCTs provide dialysis care statewide.

Hires approximately 70 PCTs annually

70+ centers, tuition reimbursement, Great Lakes lifestyle.

Michigan VA Healthcare

Locations: VA facilities statewide

Address: VA Medical Centers, Michigan

Phone: (313) 576-1000

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

Hires approximately 50 PCTs annually

Veterans healthcare, federal benefits, mission-driven.

Select Medical

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Michigan locations

Phone: (248) 849-3000

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

Hires approximately 70 PCTs annually

Rehabilitation focus, specialty care, post-acute settings.

Michigan Community Hospitals

Locations: Statewide

Address: Multiple community locations

Phone: (313) 555-0100

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

Hires approximately 35 PCTs annually

Community care, local hospitals, neighborhood healthcare.

PCT Career Progression in Michigan

Entry-Level PCT

$$32,000-$36,000

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

Experienced PCT (2-3 years)

$$38,000-$42,000

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

Senior PCT/Lead (3-5 years)

$$42,000-$46,000

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

PCT Supervisor/Advancement (5+ years)

$$46,000-$52,000

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

PCT Success Stories from Michigan

M

Maria S.

Patient Care Technician

Beaumont Health, Detroit Metro

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

Started at $32K at Beaumont. Building PCT career in Michigan.

J

James T.

PCT - Emergency

Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids

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

Earning $36K at Spectrum. Pursuing nursing degree while working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT careers in Michigan:

What is the average PCT salary in Michigan?

Michigan PCTs earn $36K median salary. Entry-level starts around $32K. Experienced PCTs earn $44K+. Detroit Metro typically pays highest.

Who are the top PCT employers in Michigan?

Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health, and Michigan Medicine are major employers. DaVita and Fresenius offer dialysis specialty positions statewide.

Is there demand for PCTs in Michigan?

Yes—10% job growth expected with 2800+ annual openings. Aging population and healthcare expansion drive strong demand across Michigan.

What about PCT career advancement in Michigan?

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

Which Michigan region has the most PCT jobs?

Detroit Metro leads with 40% of Michigan PCT openings. Grand Rapids/West MI and Ann Arbor also have strong markets.

How do I start a PCT career in Michigan?

Complete EHIRED free training, earn certification, then apply to Michigan employers. Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health actively hire new PCTs.

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