Patient Care Tech - Per Diem - Clinical Research

Cenexel-Clinical-Research-1; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a part-time Patient Care Tech - Per Diem for mixed shifts. The role supports psychiatric patients enrolled in clinical trials and ensures protocol adherence.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years of psychiatric care experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under moderate oversight in an on-site clinical setting. This position emphasizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• 1–2 years of psychiatry/mental illness experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Professional boundaries in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, supports psychiatric patients in trials.
• Observe and report changes to charge nurse.
• Complete shift duties as delegated by charge nurse.
• Assist with ADLs and provide meals per protocol.
• Maintain FDA/ICH/GCP SOP adherence and report issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Psych tech experience

Inpatient/acute care

Education

High School diploma

Healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Patient Care Tech - Per Diem - Clinical Research

Job Category : Clinical Research Staff

Requisition Number : PATIE004335

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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CenExel CBH
9318 Gaither Rd.
Suite 220
Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

Description

CenExel is a leading nationwide clinical research site and patient network serving the life sciences industry. Leading in CNS and early phase studies, our 18 science-led Centers of Excellence deliver the right patients, at the right time, in the right place. Recently acquired by BayPine Capital Partners, our research sites provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. Our world-class PIs, advanced patient engagement strategies, premium data analytics, and integrated operations optimize every step of the clinical trial process.

Job Summary:

With moderate oversight the Psychiatric Technician I PRN position interacts directly with psychiatric patients participating in clinical trials. The psychiatric technician demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to adults with psychiatric disorders and has basic competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care for specific research subjects.

Schedule: PRN, needed for mixed shifts weekday mornings and/or nights, and some weekends as needed

Compensation: $19.08 - $23.18/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Presents an understanding of components of care and how the role of psychiatric technician fits into the delivery of services.
• Observes and reports personality and/or behavior changes in subjects to the charge person or charge nurse.
• Completes responsibilities as delegated by the charge person or charge nurse for the shift.
• Interacts closely with clients to assist them in problem solving and to de-escalate subjects who become upset or belligerent.
• Assists with completing a group activity during each shift worked.
• Communicates appropriately with subjects while assisting them with ADL’s, supplying them with cigarette breaks as allowed in the protocol.
• Provides the subjects with meals and snacks as allowed in the study, ensuring subjects adhere to the protocol specific dietary and smoking restrictions.
• Assist the subjects with meal prep, meal ordering, meal choices, and delivers meals depending on location.
• Assists subjects with laundry and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Assists with nightly room and equipment checks.
• Assists with dispensing medications (if properly certified) as instructed by MD or Medication Administration Record. Communicates with MD in person or over the phone to receive PRN or STAT medication changes as needed for subjects.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• 1 - 2 years experience working with the persons with major mental illnesses (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression) as a psych tech in inpatient/acute care settings is preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prior medical experience is preferred but not required.
• Must maintain professional boundaries with subjects.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.

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