Find Patient Care Technician jobs in Mississippi. 850+ openings, $26k-$38k salary range, top employers UMMC, Baptist Memorial Health, Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Magnolia State opportunity. Free EHIRED training.
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).
Ideal for candidates with prior patient care experience who need certification to validate their skills for Mississippi 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.
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.
EHired removes tuition barriers so you can explore healthcare training free. Pay only if you choose to register for a third-party certification exam.
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.
Use our state resources to identify externship options and entry-level roles while you study, so you can build experience.
Mississippi's healthcare industry serves the Magnolia State with diverse employment opportunities. Major health systems including UMMC and Baptist Memorial Health compete for qualified PCTs. The state offers various settings from academic medical centers to community hospitals and dialysis clinics.
Mississippi's PCT job market features UMMC as a leading employer with 100+ annual hires. Baptist Memorial Health and Memorial Hospital Gulfport also compete for talent. Jackson Metro has the highest concentration with 35% of openings.
| Region | Annual Openings | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Metro | 298+ | 35% |
| Gulf Coast (Biloxi/Gulfport) | 136+ | 16% |
| Hattiesburg/Pine Belt | 94+ | 11% |
| Tupelo/Northeast MS | 85+ | 10% |
| Meridian/East MS | 60+ | 7% |
| Columbus/Golden Triangle | 51+ | 6% |
| Other Mississippi | 126+ | 15% |
Jackson Metro typically pays highest in Mississippi. Major health systems offer competitive wages with benefits. Night and weekend differentials add $2-4/hour. Certifications and experience increase earning potential significantly.
Mississippi features major health systems competing for PCT talent:
Locations: Jackson
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (601) 984-1000
Leading Mississippi health system offering excellent PCT opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. Strong career advancement pathways. Training and development programs available.
Hires approximately 100 PCTs annually
Mississippi's leading employer, comprehensive benefits, career growth.
Locations: Jackson/North MS
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (662) 377-7364
Major Mississippi healthcare provider with multiple facilities. Competitive wages and benefits. PCT positions available across service areas.
Hires approximately 80 PCTs annually
Major Mississippi system, multiple locations, competitive pay.
Locations: Gulf Coast
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (228) 867-4000
Mississippi healthcare organization providing quality patient care. PCT roles with growth potential. Strong team environment.
Hires approximately 50 PCTs annually
Mississippi provider, quality care, team environment.
Locations: Statewide (50+ centers)
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (800) 244-0680
Dialysis and specialty care provider serving Mississippi. PCT positions with specialized training. Consistent schedules available.
Hires approximately 50 PCTs annually
Specialty care, Mississippi coverage, consistent schedules.
Locations: Gulf Coast
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (228) 809-5000
Mississippi healthcare facility offering PCT positions. Competitive local wages. Strong community ties.
Hires approximately 40 PCTs annually
Local healthcare, community ties, competitive wages.
Locations: Tupelo
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (662) 377-3000
Regional Mississippi healthcare provider. PCT opportunities in various clinical settings. Community-focused care.
Hires approximately 60 PCTs annually
Regional provider, community care, various settings.
Locations: Statewide dialysis centers
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (800) 881-5101
Global dialysis leader with Mississippi presence. PCTs provide dialysis care throughout the state.
Hires approximately 21 PCTs annually
25+ centers, tuition reimbursement, low cost of living.
Locations: VA facilities statewide
Address: VA Medical Centers, Mississippi
Phone: (601) 362-4471
Veterans healthcare across Mississippi. PCTs serve veteran community. Federal benefits and job security. Mission-driven environment.
Hires approximately 18 PCTs annually
Veterans healthcare, federal benefits, mission-driven.
Locations: Statewide dialysis centers
Address: Multiple Mississippi locations
Phone: (228) 809-5000
Mississippi healthcare facility offering PCT positions. Competitive local wages. Strong community ties.
Hires approximately 21 PCTs annually
Rehabilitation focus, specialty care, post-acute settings.
Locations: Statewide
Address: Multiple community locations
Phone: (601) 555-0100
Community hospitals throughout Mississippi offering local PCT opportunities. Neighborhood healthcare with competitive benefits.
Hires approximately 12 PCTs annually
Community care, local hospitals, neighborhood healthcare.
$$26,000-$30,000
Vital signs, patient mobility, ADLs, basic patient care. Learning Mississippi's healthcare systems and protocols.
$$32,000-$36,000
Advanced patient care, EKG monitoring, phlebotomy, specialty unit skills. Growing clinical competence.
$$36,000-$40,000
Team coordination, new PCT training, specialized unit assignments. Leadership responsibilities emerging.
$$40,000-$46,000
Unit charge roles or transition to nursing/radiology/other healthcare advancement pathways.
Patient Care Technician
UMMC, Jackson Metro
"Working at UMMC has been amazing. The EHIRED training prepared me well, and the team is incredibly supportive. Mississippi has great opportunities for healthcare workers starting their careers."
Started at $26K at UMMC. Building PCT career in Mississippi.
PCT - Emergency
Baptist Memorial Health, Gulf Coast
"I chose Baptist Memorial Health for the advancement opportunities. The pay is competitive and the benefits are excellent. The Magnolia State is a great place to build a healthcare career."
Earning $30K at Baptist. Pursuing nursing degree while working.
Common questions about PCT careers in Mississippi:
Mississippi PCTs earn $30K median salary. Entry-level starts around $26K. Experienced PCTs earn $38K+. Jackson Metro typically pays highest.
UMMC, Baptist Memorial Health, and Memorial Hospital Gulfport are major employers. DaVita and Fresenius offer dialysis specialty positions statewide.
Yes—10% job growth expected with 850+ annual openings. Aging population and healthcare expansion drive strong demand across Mississippi.
Mississippi offers excellent PCT-to-RN pathways. Major health systems provide tuition assistance. Community colleges offer nursing programs with PCT experience credit.
Jackson Metro leads with 35% of Mississippi PCT openings. Gulf Coast (Biloxi/Gulfport) and Hattiesburg/Pine Belt also have strong markets.
Complete EHIRED free training, earn certification, then apply to Mississippi employers. UMMC and Baptist Memorial Health actively hire new PCTs.
Mississippi offers PCT careers with high wages and major system opportunities. 850+ annual openings across the Magnolia State. Free training prepares you for hands-on patient care.
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