Patient Care Technician - Full-Time, Overnight Weekends

PhaseWell Research; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Clinical Research in Austin is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to support our inpatient study team on the overnight weekend shift. You will assist with safety, comfort, and well-being of screened participants under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, delivering care in line with study protocols.

Responsibilities include observing participants, recording vital signs, managing admissions and discharges, overseeing meals, and coordinating activities to keep participants

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret study protocol instructions.
• Clear communication with patients, investigators, staff, and participants.
• Commitment to Good Clinical Practice and human participant protection.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Keen observation and meticulous attention to detail.
• Professionalism and punctuality for timed protocol procedures.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Punctuality

De-escalation

Patience

Job 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