Patient Care Technician

Evolution Research Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Evolution Research Group (ERG) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the conduct of clinical trials by overseeing the care of subjects housed on unit. You will assist with sample collection, venipuncture, ECGs, tube labeling, and processing under GCP/ICH and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include safety checks, specimen handling, lab procedures, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment while collaborating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification (national) preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and GCP/ICH guidelines.
• Able to communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff.
• Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve outcomes amidst changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular safety and status checks on clinical trial subjects housed on unit as determined by physician orders.

Skills

Venipuncture

ECG

Centrifugation

Sample handling

GCP/ICH knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Safety procedures

Education

High school degree or equivalent

CPR certification

Phlebotomy certification (national)

One year of clinical experience

Job description

Evolution Research Group (ERG) is dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I–IV clinical trial execution to help sponsors bring lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies to market quickly and safely. Founded in 2014, ERG has grown into a leading neuroscience clinical development company, with affiliate sites across the U.S. and deep expertise in clinical pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, acute pain, and metabolic disorders. ERG has completed over 5,000 trials and continues to expand into high-need therapeutic areas in the U.S. and globally.

Why join us?

We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research alongside industry leaders. Plus, we offer competitive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a matching 401(k), and paid time off to recharge.

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician assists with the conduct of clinical trials through overseeing the care of clinical trial subjects while housed on unit. Assist with the collection of biological samples, perform venipuncture, electrocardiograms, tube labeling, sample processing, documenting in subject charts, and other related tasks in accordance with the doctor’s written orders. In executing these responsibilities, the Patient Care Technician is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and company standard operating procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular safety and status checks on clinical trial subjects housed on unit as determined by physician orders.
• Perform appropriate research protocol procedures as delegated which may include but are not limited to vital signs, blood collection and processing, ECGs, and point of care laboratory tests.
• Perform basic lab procedures as delegated including but not limited to preparation of specimen tubes and labels, blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-ups.
• Ensure that biological specimens are disposed of appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment for both fellow employees and clinical trial subjects.
• Engage the clinical trial subjects in group activities or one‑on‑one activities while housed on unit.
• Assure subjects have linens, toiletry items, and other sundries needed while the subject is housed on the unit.
• Serve meals and provide snacks to clinical trial subjects while subjects are housed on unit.
• Study, learn and comply with ERG site standard operating procedures, and other policies, practices and regulations where applicable.
• Additionally, this role may encompass responsibilities beyond those outlined above, as required by the evolving needs of the organization. This job description is intended as a foundation and may be subject to expansion or modification to best suit ERG’s objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education and experience
  
  
  
  • High school Degree or equivalent
  
  
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
  
  
  • CPR Certification required.
  
  
  • Phlebotomy certification (national) preferred.
  
  
  • Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
  
  
  • Able to communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner.
  
  
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology so as to communicate with physician office and staff.
  
  
  • Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.
  
  
• Requirements
  
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  
  
  • Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment.
  
  
  • Use safety/universal precautions to protect self, subjects and staff.
  
  
  • Able to appropriately implement protocol and regulatory requirements in study conduct.
  
  
  • Proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage and performing electrocardiogram.
  
  
  • Excellent documentation practices
  
  
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  
  
  • Attentive to detail, good initiative and able to work with changing priorities.