Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship

Main Line Health; Willistown Township (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician Apprentice. This program offers a pathway to a full-time role, focusing on patient care skills, with training at various hospitals. Ideal for those starting their career in healthcare, no prior experience required.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Full-Time Benefits

Qualifications

• Must graduate from high school or equivalent.
• BLS Healthcare Provider preferred on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Take vital signs, perform Accu-Checks and Phlebotomy.
• Work collaboratively with nurses.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Could you be our next PCT Apprentice?

Why join our Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship Program?

• If you have a strong desire to learn all aspects of the Patient Care Technician role or are interested in beginning your career in healthcare.


• Great stepping-stone for strong clinical skill development.


• The program education includes the use of clinical simulation technology to provide advanced learning opportunities.


• No experience of working in a healthcare environment necessary!


• Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed into a permanent Full-time Patient Care Tech role within the following locations: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Lankenau Medical Center.

By applying to this position, you will be considered to join the Fall 2025 cohort. Please note this application will be open year-round. Once recruitment for the cohort begins a member of the recruitment team will be in touch with further information.

Commitment:

Must commit to the 8-week program in-person training located at either Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern OR Paoli Hospital in Paoli. This training will be Monday - Friday, 7A-3:30PM.

Must be able to work both day and night shift. Shifts will become 12 hours once you have completed the 8 weeks of training and are placed into your full-time PCT role. Day shift is 7am-7pm and night shift is 7pm-7am.

Why work as a Patient Care Technician with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

As a Patient Care Technician, you will be working collaboratively with the Nurses within the unit you are assigned. Your care and treatment of these patients is an integral part of the Patient Experience.

As a Patient Care Technician, you would be caring for patients by assisting with their daily living activities, taking vital signs, Accu-Checks, Phlebotomy, EKGs, and other nursing assistant responsibilities.

At Main Line Health, our PCT's work on Day, Evening, and Night Shifts. The shifts currently available are based on department needs. Candidates must be able to work both day and night shift.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

Be one of the many MLH PCT's who further their education by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program! Positions are eligible for up to $6,000 annually based on FTE status/position.

Get Involved!

Become engaged by joining hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees and Unit Councils.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care.

Interview format:

Qualified applicants will receive a request to complete an On-Demand Video submission to respond to questions about their interest and qualifications for the PCT Apprenticeship Program.

Once the On-Demand Video is submitted and reviewed qualified candidates will then be selected to interview with a recruiter. This will be a phone screen to discuss the role in greater detail.

Please note On-Demand video submission requests and phone screen invites will only be sent out during the recruitment period of the PCT Apprenticeship program. A recruiter will reach out to all qualified candidates once recruitment has begun.

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent required.

Licensures & Certifications:

BLS Healthcare Provider preferred on hire / required prior to completion of unit orientation.

Apply today! Your application will then be reviewed by a Recruiter, and you'll be contacted on next the steps in our process. Thank you for your interest in Main Line Health!

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 2500004J


• Employee Status: Regular


• Benefit Eligibility: Full-Time Benefits


• Schedule: Full-time


• Pay Range: $16.28 - $25.22


• Job Grade: 204