Patient Care Technician Jobs in Montana

Find Patient Care Technician jobs in Montana. 380+ openings, $30k-$42k salary range, top employers Billings Clinic, Providence Montana, Benefis Health. Big Sky Country opportunity. Free EHIRED training.

380+
Annual Openings
$34K
Median Salary
9%
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 Montana 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 Montana

Montana's healthcare industry serves the Big Sky Country with diverse employment opportunities. Major health systems including Billings Clinic and Providence Montana compete for qualified PCTs. The state offers various settings from academic medical centers to community hospitals and dialysis clinics.

Montana's PCT job market features Billings Clinic as a leading employer with 60+ annual hires. Providence Montana and Benefis Health also compete for talent. Billings has the highest concentration with 30% of openings.

58,000
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Hospitals
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Health Ranking
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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 Montana

Region Annual Openings Market Share
Billings 114+ 30%
Missoula 76+ 20%
Great Falls 49+ 13%
Bozeman 38+ 10%
Helena 30+ 8%
Kalispell/Flathead 27+ 7%
Other Montana 46+ 12%

PCT Salary in Montana

Entry Level
$30K
Median Salary
$34K
Experienced
$42K

Billings typically pays highest in Montana. 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 Montana

Montana features major health systems competing for PCT talent:

Billings Clinic

Locations: Billings/Eastern MT

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 657-4000

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

Hires approximately 60 PCTs annually

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

Providence Montana

Locations: Missoula/Western MT

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 543-7271

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

Hires approximately 45 PCTs annually

Major Montana system, multiple locations, competitive pay.

Benefis Health

Locations: Great Falls

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 455-5000

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

Hires approximately 35 PCTs annually

Montana provider, quality care, team environment.

DaVita Montana

Locations: Major Cities (15+ centers)

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (800) 244-0680

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

Hires approximately 35 PCTs annually

Specialty care, Montana coverage, consistent schedules.

St. Peter's Health

Locations: Helena

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 442-2480

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

Hires approximately 25 PCTs annually

Local healthcare, community ties, competitive wages.

Bozeman Health

Locations: Bozeman

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 585-5000

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

Hires approximately 30 PCTs annually

Regional provider, community care, various settings.

Fresenius Kidney Care Montana

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (800) 881-5101

Global dialysis leader with limited Montana presence. PCTs provide dialysis care in major cities.

Hires approximately 15 PCTs annually

10+ centers, tuition reimbursement, Big Sky country.

Montana VA Healthcare

Locations: VA facilities statewide

Address: VA Medical Centers, Montana

Phone: (406) 447-7500

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

Hires approximately 10 PCTs annually

Veterans healthcare, federal benefits, mission-driven.

Select Medical

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Montana locations

Phone: (406) 442-2480

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

Hires approximately 15 PCTs annually

Rehabilitation focus, specialty care, post-acute settings.

Montana Community Hospitals

Locations: Major cities

Address: Multiple community locations

Phone: (406) 555-0100

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

Hires approximately 8 PCTs annually

Community care, local hospitals, neighborhood healthcare.

PCT Career Progression in Montana

Entry-Level PCT

$$30,000-$34,000

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

Experienced PCT (2-3 years)

$$36,000-$40,000

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

Senior PCT/Lead (3-5 years)

$$40,000-$44,000

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

PCT Supervisor/Advancement (5+ years)

$$44,000-$50,000

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

PCT Success Stories from Montana

M

Maria S.

Patient Care Technician

Billings Clinic, Billings

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

Started at $30K at Billings. Building PCT career in Montana.

J

James T.

PCT - Emergency

Providence Montana, Missoula

"I chose Providence Montana for the advancement opportunities. The pay is competitive and the benefits are excellent. The Big Sky Country is a great place to build a healthcare career."

Earning $34K at Providence. Pursuing nursing degree while working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT careers in Montana:

What is the average PCT salary in Montana?

Montana PCTs earn $34K median salary. Entry-level starts around $30K. Experienced PCTs earn $42K+. Billings typically pays highest.

Who are the top PCT employers in Montana?

Billings Clinic, Providence Montana, and Benefis Health are major employers. DaVita and Fresenius offer dialysis specialty positions statewide.

Is there demand for PCTs in Montana?

Yes—9% job growth expected with 380+ annual openings. Aging population and healthcare expansion drive strong demand across Montana.

What about PCT career advancement in Montana?

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

Which Montana region has the most PCT jobs?

Billings leads with 30% of Montana PCT openings. Missoula and Great Falls also have strong markets.

How do I start a PCT career in Montana?

Complete EHIRED free training, earn certification, then apply to Montana employers. Billings Clinic and Providence Montana actively hire new PCTs.

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