Patient Care Tech (Mental Health) - Clinical Research

About the role

The Psychiatric Technician I position at CenExel Clinical Research interacts directly with psychiatric patients participating in clinical trials. This role requires a strong understanding of adult psychiatric care and the ability to apply these principles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Presents an understanding of components of care and how the role of psychiatric technician fits into the delivery of services.
• Observes and reports personality and/or behavior changes in subjects to the charge person or charge nurse.
• Completes responsibilities as delegated by the charge person or charge nurse for the shift.
• Interacts closely with clients to assist them in problem-solving and to de-escalate subjects who become upset or belligerent.
• Affords assistance with completing a group activity during each shift worked.
• Communicates appropriately with subjects while assisting them with ADL's, supplying them with cigarette breaks as allowed in the protocol.
• Provides the subjects with meals and snacks as allowed in the study, ensuring subjects adhere to the protocol specific dietary and smoking restrictions.
• Affords assistance with meal prep, meal ordering, meal choices, and delivers meals depending on location.
• Affords assistance with laundry and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Affords assistance with nightly room and equipment checks.
• Affords assistance with dispensing medications (if properly certified) as instructed by MD or Medication Administration Record.
• Communicates with MD in person or over the phone to receive PRN or STAT medication changes as needed for subjects.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Affords other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• One to two years experience working with persons with major mental illnesses (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression) as a psych tech in inpatient/acute care settings is preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prior medical experience is preferred but not required.
• Maintains professional boundaries with subjects.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

CenExel Clinical Research offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees after 30 days of employment, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD (Life Insurance)
• STD (Short Term Disability)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule

Full-Time (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) + working every other weekend (Required)

Must be available to work a morning shift for the first 2-3 weeks for training.

Company Information

CenExel is a leading nationwide clinical research site and patient network serving the life sciences industry. Known for its expertise in CNS and early phase studies, CenExel's 18 Centers of Excellence deliver the right patients, at the right time, in the right place. Recently acquired by BayPine Capital Partners, CenExel's research sites provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. CenExel also offers an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, along with highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.