Patient Care Technician - PRN
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. 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.
Keywords: Evolution Research Group, West Babylon , Patient Care Technician - PRN, Healthcare , Staten Island, New York
