Patient Care Technician - Full-Time, Overnight Weekends

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

Description

Community Clinical Research is looking for a compassionate, dependable Patient Care Technician to join our inpatient study team on the overnight weekend shift. As a valued member of our team, you'll help ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of carefully screened study participants at our clinical research facility in Austin. Working closely with the Charge Nurse, you'll support high-quality patient care delivered in line with study protocols, and you'll be a steady, reassuring presence for participants throughout their stay.

Schedule:

Friday–Sunday, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Observe participants attentively, then report and document observations accurately


• Help with admissions and discharges so each participant has a smooth, welcoming experience


• Collect and record vital signs


• Oversee meal service


• Plan and coordinate unit activities that keep participants engaged and comfortable


• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret study protocol instructions


• Ability to communicate patient and study information clearly, and to respond thoughtfully to questions from investigators, staff, and participants


• Commitment to Good Clinical Practice and the regulations that protect human research participants


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Keen observation skills and careful attention to detail


• Consistent professionalism and punctuality, including for timed protocol procedures


• Patience, compassion, and the ability to calmly de-escalate difficult situations


• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

Requirements

• Availability for night shifts (required)


• Ability to commute reliably to Austin, TX 78754 (required)


• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen