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Careers That Build Stability, Purpose,
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Opportunity in Eastern Kentucky doesn’t always look the way people expect.
Sometimes it looks like caring for patients.
Sometimes it looks like keeping critical systems running.
Sometimes it looks like learning a new skill, finding your footing, and building a career you never thought possible.
Through this partnership between Shaping Our Appalachian Region‘s Eastern Kentucky Talent Network and Pikeville Medical Center, you can connect to careers that offer real pay, real growth, and real opportunity right here in Eastern Kentucky.
Healthcare Is Bigger Than You Think
A Hospital Runs More Like a Small City
When most people think about healthcare careers, they think about doctors and nurses.
And while those roles matter, they’re only part of the story.
Every day, PMC relies on people from all kinds of backgrounds to keep care moving forward.
No matter your background, there may be a place for you here.
Ready to Build Your Career with Pikeville Medical Center?
Pikeville Medical Center needs people like you. We’re here to guide you toward a meaningful healthcare career and help you take the next step with confidence.
Start Here: Opportunities Available Right Now
Start with a high school diploma. Build a career that changes lives.
Some careers give you a paycheck. Some careers give you purpose.
As a Registered Behavior Technician at Pikeville Medical Center, you’ll work directly with children and families, helping individuals build life skills, gain independence, and reach meaningful milestones.
PMC provides:
✔ Training
✔ Certification Support
✔ Clear Career Advancement
✔ Real Hands-On Experience
Why people love this role:
- 4-day workweek
- Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Three fully paid weeks off each year
- Excellent health benefits
- Retirement and disability coverage
- Work that truly matters
Start in Healthcare. Build Skills That Open Doors.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful career where you can make an impact from day one, this could be your starting point.
As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll work directly alongside clinical teams, helping patients feel supported, safe, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
What You’ll Do
✔ Support nurses and clinical staff
✔ Assist patients with daily care needs
✔ Monitor and document patient information
✔ Build hands-on healthcare experience
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification (PMC can help you get there)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- On-site training and support
- Hands-on experience in a fast-growing field
- A strong foundation for future healthcare careers
- Competitive benefits and long-term growth opportunities
Be the Support Patients Remember Most.
Behind every great care team is someone who makes patients feel seen, supported, and safe.
As a Nursing Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in helping patients through some of life’s most important moments.
What You’ll Do
✔ Assist patients with daily care
✔ Support nurses and clinical teams
✔ Monitor comfort, safety, and wellbeing
✔ Help create a positive patient experience
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification (available through PMC)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
- Opportunities to advance within healthcare
- Team-focused environment
- Benefits, stability, and career growth
Help Deliver Care Behind the Scenes.
Every prescription, every medication, every treatment plan depends on accuracy, teamwork, and people who care about getting it right.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll help ensure patients receive the medications they need safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
✔ Prepare and organize medications
✔ Support pharmacists and clinical teams
✔ Maintain inventory and compliance
✔ Help keep critical systems moving
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-demand healthcare skillset
- Structured, team-driven environment
- Long-term career growth
- Opportunities to specialize and advance
Keep Critical Systems Running Where Reliability Matters Most.
A hospital never sleeps and neither can the systems that power it.
As a Journeyman Electrician at PMC, your work helps ensure patients, providers, and life-saving equipment have what they need every hour of every day.
What You’ll Do
✔ Maintain electrical systems across campus
✔ Troubleshoot and repair critical infrastructure
✔ Support expansion, upgrades, and facility improvements
✔ Help keep patient environments safe and operational
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of electrical experience
- Electrical Journeyman’s License
- Hospital experience preferred
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Stable, year-round work
- Mission-driven environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Skilled trade work with real purpose
Additional Career Paths at Pikeville Medical Center
Not seeing your exact fit? There may still be a place for you.
PMC also hires in areas like:
- Behavioral Health
- Radiology
- Food Service
- Environmental Services
- HVAC
- Industrial Maintenance
- Facilities Maintenance
- IT & Technology
- Administration Support
- Security & Public Safety
Not sure where your experience fits? That’s exactly why the Eastern Kentucky Talent Network is here.
How the EKY Talent Network Can Help
The EKY Talent Network provides personalized support to help you take the next step, including:
- Career guidance and job matching
- Resume support and preparation
- Direct connection to employer opportunities
You don’t have to navigate this process alone.
This Is About More Than Finding a Job
It’s about finding work that supports your goals, your family, and your future right here in Eastern Kentucky.