Patient Care Technician

START Center for Cancer Research•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides care to participants in clinical trials conducted at START. The technician uses appropriate judgment and decision-making when planning and providing care, following START Standard Operating Procedures, standards of practice, and professional evidence-based standards. The position is located at 4383 Medical Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229, and has a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of patient care experience.
Previous oncology and/or clinical trials experience.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Assist professional nurses and/or physicians in conducting examinations.
Discuss patients' conditions with the nursing team.
Draw blood and obtain specimens for clinical and research laboratory testing, where permitted by applicable law and organizational policy.
Take vital signs.
Perform ECGs.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments, and explain procedures.
Record necessary information for review by nurses or physicians.
Assist with clinical research or perform other specialized duties requiring supplemental training, as needed.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Set up equipment and prepare medical examination rooms.
Prepare charts and laboratory requisitions for the next clinic day.