PACS Patient Care Tech (PCT/CNA) Summer Student Extern Program *Thomas Edison High School Graduates Only*

Adventist Rehabilitation - Silver Spring

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Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation is partnering with Thomas Edison High School and seeks to hire a Patient Care Tech (CNA) Student Summer Extern. The Post-Acute Care Services Patient Care Tech summer externship program begins with an agreed-upon orientation date in June 2026 and runs full‑time for eight consecutive weeks.

This program provides exposure to clinical and learning environments that enhance students' preparation for a nursing career. The primary focus is to develop foundational skills as a care provider. Students are assigned to a clinical unit and paired with a mentor nurse who supports their learning, answers questions, and identifies hands‑on learning opportunities.

During the program, externs have the opportunity to develop key organizational, clinical, and problem‑solving skills, including:
• Understanding how nurses set priorities, communicate with team members and other professionals, and structure their daily assignments.
• Identifying the resources available to support nursing care.
• Observing the roles of various care team members and how the interdisciplinary team collaborates.
• Strengthening critical thinking abilities and practicing close observation in the clinical setting.

As a Patient Care Tech (PCT) Student Extern, you will:
• Serve as a Student CNA Extern, fulfilling all CNA duties and performing advanced nursing skills under the direct supervision and guidance of an RN.
• May be counted in staffing as applicable per entity. This role is not to be used as a companion position.
• Participate in an 8‑week immersive externship designed to provide graduating seniors with exposure to exciting clinical career pathways within our organization.
• Work alongside healthcare leaders through a structured program that includes hands‑on learning, observation, networking opportunities, and professional development activities.

Qualified candidates will possess:
• High School Diploma required (Thomas Edison High School Students only)
• Active Maryland Board of Nursing CNA certification required; certification must be obtained by the program start date in June.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; certification must be obtained by the program start date in June.

Work Schedule:

Pay Range:

$19.21 - $24.90

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.  Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. 

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.