Paramedic

We are currently seeking a Paramedic to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types.

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI. Multiple shifts available.

If you join us, you will work with some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU). This role monitors participant safety and well-being, provides basic and advanced medical care within defined scope of practice, and supports protocol-required clinical activities.

• Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, investigators, and other clinical team members to support coordinated participant care.
• Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within defined scope of practice, to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and study-specific treatment requirements.
• Monitor, document, and review active adverse events; communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
• Escalate participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the investigator or physician and in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.
• Perform technical procedures as delegated, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs, and other protocol-required clinical activities.
• Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
• Conduct study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Fortrea policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent required.
• Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification required.
• State license or certification as a Paramedic required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Strong paramedic skills required, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and credibly with staff, management, physicians, investigators, and study participants.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and respond effectively to emergency medical situations.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job required; preferably 2 or more years of experience as a Paramedic.
• Experience assessing and responding to emergent and non-emergent medical situations required.
• Experience documenting clinical observations, interventions, adverse events, and related source data preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)