Patient Care Technician (PCT)- PRN nights/weekends
Company: Evolution Research Group
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT), IP Unit - PRN Location:
Staten Island About us: ERG is a leading U.S. based, privately
held, independent clinical research site company, and provider of
clinical development services with expertise in early and
late-stage neuroscience drug development. With 20 wholly owned
clinical sites and 4 affiliated sites, we conduct in-patient and
out-patient phase I-IV clinical research studies. ERG has 400
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.
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. This role will be for nights/weekends, but
flexibility is preferred to cover shifts if needed.
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.
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