Patient Care Technician Jobs in Texas

Find Patient Care Technician jobs in Texas. 9500+ openings, $28k-$40k salary range, top employers HCA Houston Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White, Memorial Hermann. Lone Star State opportunity. Free EHIRED training.

9500+
Annual Openings
$34K
Median Salary
15%
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 Texas 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 Texas

Texas's healthcare industry serves the Lone Star State with diverse employment opportunities. Major health systems including HCA Houston Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White compete for qualified PCTs. The state offers various settings from academic medical centers to community hospitals and dialysis clinics.

Texas's PCT job market features HCA Houston Healthcare as a leading employer with 350+ annual hires. Baylor Scott & White and Memorial Hermann also compete for talent. Houston Metro has the highest concentration with 30% 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 Texas

Region Annual Openings Market Share
Houston Metro 2850+ 30%
Dallas-Fort Worth 2660+ 28%
San Antonio 1140+ 12%
Austin Metro 950+ 10%
Rio Grande Valley 570+ 6%
El Paso 380+ 4%
Other Texas 950+ 10%

PCT Salary in Texas

Entry Level
$28K
Median Salary
$34K
Experienced
$40K

Houston Metro typically pays highest in Texas. 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 Texas

Texas features major health systems competing for PCT talent:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Locations: Houston

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (713) 338-6000

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

Hires approximately 350 PCTs annually

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

Baylor Scott & White

Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth/Central TX

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (214) 820-0111

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

Hires approximately 400 PCTs annually

Major Texas system, multiple locations, competitive pay.

Memorial Hermann

Locations: Houston

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (713) 222-2273

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

Hires approximately 300 PCTs annually

Texas provider, quality care, team environment.

DaVita Texas

Locations: Statewide (250+ centers)

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (800) 244-0680

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

Hires approximately 300 PCTs annually

Specialty care, Texas coverage, consistent schedules.

Texas Health Resources

Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (682) 236-7900

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

Hires approximately 250 PCTs annually

Local healthcare, community ties, competitive wages.

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Locations: Houston

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (713) 792-2121

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

Hires approximately 80 PCTs annually

Regional provider, community care, various settings.

Fresenius Kidney Care Texas

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (800) 881-5101

Global dialysis leader with massive Texas presence. PCTs provide dialysis care statewide.

Hires approximately 237 PCTs annually

250+ centers, tuition reimbursement, no state income tax.

Texas VA Healthcare

Locations: VA facilities statewide

Address: VA Medical Centers, Texas

Phone: (214) 857-0000

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

Hires approximately 120 PCTs annually

Veterans healthcare, federal benefits, mission-driven.

Select Medical

Locations: Statewide dialysis centers

Address: Multiple Texas locations

Phone: (682) 236-7900

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

Hires approximately 237 PCTs annually

Rehabilitation focus, specialty care, post-acute settings.

Texas Community Hospitals

Locations: Statewide

Address: Multiple community locations

Phone: (512) 555-0100

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

Hires approximately 80 PCTs annually

Community care, local hospitals, neighborhood healthcare.

PCT Career Progression in Texas

Entry-Level PCT

$$28,000-$32,000

Vital signs, patient mobility, ADLs, basic patient care. Learning Texas'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 Texas

M

Maria S.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Houston Healthcare, Houston Metro

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

Started at $28K at HCA. Building PCT career in Texas.

J

James T.

PCT - Emergency

Baylor Scott & White, Dallas-Fort Worth

"I chose Baylor Scott & White for the advancement opportunities. The pay is competitive and the benefits are excellent. The Lone Star State is a great place to build a healthcare career."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT careers in Texas:

What is the average PCT salary in Texas?

Texas PCTs earn $34K median salary. Entry-level starts around $28K. Experienced PCTs earn $40K+. Houston Metro typically pays highest.

Who are the top PCT employers in Texas?

HCA Houston Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White, and Memorial Hermann are major employers. DaVita and Fresenius offer dialysis specialty positions statewide.

Is there demand for PCTs in Texas?

Yes—15% job growth expected with 9500+ annual openings. Aging population and healthcare expansion drive strong demand across Texas.

What about PCT career advancement in Texas?

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

Which Texas region has the most PCT jobs?

Houston Metro leads with 30% of Texas PCT openings. Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio also have strong markets.

How do I start a PCT career in Texas?

Complete EHIRED free training, earn certification, then apply to Texas employers. HCA Houston Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White actively hire new PCTs.

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