What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) position at Evolution Research Group?
About Company:
Who is ERG?
ERG is a leading U.S. based, privately held, independent clinical research site company, and provider of clinical development services with an expertise in early and late-stage neuroscience drug development. With 19 wholly owned clinical sites and 5 affiliated sites, we conduct in-patient and out-patient phase I-IV clinical research studies. ERG has 340 in-patient beds, a large and growing database of patients suffering from mental illness, neurological disorders, sleep disorders, addictions, Acute and Chronic Pain, diabetes and other illnesses as well as normal healthy volunteers who participate in trials for the advancement of medicine. With access to over 32 million patients/subjects and 5000 completed trials, ERG continues to grow its capabilities and expand into indications where there are tremendous unmet medical needs in the United States and globally.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated PRN Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team at WIRG-Woodland International Research Group. 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, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
- CPR Certification required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology so as to communicate with physician office and staff.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits Overview:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Matching 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
