Entry Level Healthcare Technician Jobs
New grad healthcare technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or clinical training can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Agriculture & Farming, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Davey Tree and Carle Health hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.
- Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs.
- Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed.
- Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom.
- Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights.
- Answer call lights.
Qualifications
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Work Experience:
- At least one semester of nursing clinical experience;
- Worked as CNA within past 24 months;
- Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program;
- Relevant medical military training;
- Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months;
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Overview:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.
- Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs.
- Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed.
- Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom.
- Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights.
- Answer call lights.
Qualifications
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Work Experience:
- At least one semester of nursing clinical experience;
- Worked as CNA within past 24 months;
- Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program;
- Relevant medical military training;
- Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months;
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Entry Level Healthcare Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level healthcare technician job?
Start by targeting postings that explicitly welcome new graduates, junior candidates, or candidates with zero to two years of experience. Employers at this level prioritize hands-on clinical training, relevant certifications, and internship or externship experience over a long work history. A well-organized resume that highlights lab rotations, clinical hours, or vocational coursework gives entry level applicants a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level healthcare technicians?
Companies hiring entry level healthcare technicians right now include Davey Tree and Carle Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest concentration of openings comes from hospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs, and long-term care facilities actively building their frontline technical staff.
Are there remote entry level healthcare technician jobs?
Yes, though most healthcare technician roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level healthcare technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover administrative, telehealth support, or health information technician functions rather than direct patient care or specimen handling.
Are these new grad healthcare technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior healthcare technician roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats completed internships, clinical rotations, or a strong portfolio of coursework as sufficient qualifications, making them accessible to candidates stepping into the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level healthcare technicians?
Entry Level healthcare technician roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they maintain high patient or specimen volume, require large frontline technical teams, and regularly onboard new graduates to fill shift-based roles.