Night Shift Patient Care Technician — Inpatient Research (Weekend)

COMMUNITY CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Clinical Research LLC is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our inpatient study team on the overnight weekend shift at our Austin facility. You will support patient care under the Charge Nurse and ensure safety, comfort, and well-being of participants during their stay.

Responsibilities include observing participants, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording vital signs, overseeing meals, and coordinating unit activities to keep participants engaged.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and interpret study protocol instructions.
• Communicate patient and study information clearly; respond to questions from investigators, staff, and participants.
• Commitment to Good Clinical Practice and participant protections.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Keen observation skills and careful attention to detail.
• Consistency in professionalism and punctuality, including timed protocol procedures.
• Patience, compassion, and ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants attentively, then report and document observations accurately.
• Help with admissions and discharges for a smooth participant experience.
• Collect and record vital signs.
• Oversee meal service.
• Plan and coordinate unit activities to keep participants engaged and comfortable.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses is preferred.

Skills

Protocol literacy

Clear communication

GCP compliance

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism & punctuality

Patience & compassion

Team player

Job description

Community Clinical Research LLC is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our inpatient study team on the overnight weekend shift at our Austin facility. You will support patient care under the Charge Nurse and ensure safety, comfort, and well-being of participants during their stay.

Responsibilities include observing participants, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording vital signs, overseeing meals, and coordinating unit activities to keep participants engaged.