Patient Care Technician
The START Center for Cancer Research
Summary
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing patient care to individuals who are participants in clinical trials conducted at START. The PCT uses appropriate judgment and decision-making in planning and providing care, delivered consistent with Standard Operating Procedures, standards of practice, and professional evidence-based standards.
Job description
Work Schedule
Location: 4383 Medical Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78229. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist professional nurses and/or physicians in conducting examinations.
- Discuss patients' condition with 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.
- May assist with clinical research or perform other specialized duties requiring supplemental training.
- Inventory and requisition of supplies and instruments.
- Set up equipment and prepare medical exam rooms.
- Prepare charts and lab requisitions for the next clinic day.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current BLS certification
- 1+ year of patient care experience (preferred)
- Previous oncology and/or clinical trials experience (preferred)
- Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
Company overview
The START Center for Cancer Research (START) is a global leader in early-phase oncology clinical trials, providing specialized access to novel anti-cancer therapies through its extensive network of community-based research sites. Founded in Texas in 2007, START has established itself as the world's largest community-based early-phase oncology research organization with operations spanning the United States and Europe. The company operates 10 research locations globally and has conducted over 1,500 early-phase clinical trials, contributing to the development and approval of 45 FDA/EMA-approved cancer therapies. START's unique model embeds clinical trial capabilities within community oncology centers, enabling patients to access cutting-edge treatments where they already receive care. With more than 30 Principal Investigators and over 100,000 square feet of world-class research facilities, the organization focuses on accelerating the transition from clinical trials to approved treatments. START's comprehensive approach includes genetic tumor profiling, targeted therapies, and multi-specialty services, all delivered through a patient-centered framework that prioritizes accessibility and scientific rigor in cancer research.