Oncology Clinical Trials: Patient Care Technician

The START Center for Cancer Research; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care to participants in oncology clinical trials at our San Antonio site. The role supports nurses and physicians, adheres to SOPs, and follows evidence-based standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, drawing blood, taking vital signs, and preparing patients and rooms for procedures. Certification in BLS is required; oncology trial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nurses and/or physicians in conducting examinations.
• Discuss patients' condition with nursing team.
• Draw blood and obtain specimens for clinical and research laboratory testing, where permitted by applicable law and organizational policy.
• Take vital signs.
• Perform ECGs.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures.
• Record necessary information for review by nurses or physicians.
• May assist with clinical research or perform other specialized duties requiring supplemental training.
• Inventory and requisition of supplies and instruments.
• Set up equipment and prepare medical exam rooms.
• Prepare charts and lab requisitions for the next clinic day.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care to participants in oncology clinical trials at our San Antonio site. The role supports nurses and physicians, adheres to SOPs, and follows evidence-based standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, drawing blood, taking vital signs, and preparing patients and rooms for procedures. Certification in BLS is required; oncology trial experience is preferred.