Description
Fortrea is seeking a Paramedic to work in an on-call, as-needed capacity to assist in covering rotational shifts of days, mids, nights, and weekends in Daytona Beach, FL.
The Paramedic will act as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU), monitoring their continuous safety and well-being.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinated participant care
- Delivering basic and advanced medical care to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations
- Leading resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations
- Monitoring, documenting, and reviewing active Adverse Events (AEs)
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the investigator or physician
- Performing technical procedures, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, and ECGs
- Assessing participants with out-of-range values and initiating appropriate interventions
- Conducting study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, GCP, and Fortrea policies
- Accurately documenting study procedures, participant observations, and adverse events
Requirements:
- High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- 2+ years as a Paramedic, preferred
- State-licensing or certification as a Paramedic
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong Paramedic skills, including airway management, I.V. establishment, and subcutaneous injections
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks and emergency medical situations
- Ability to learn and apply study protocols, GCP, site SOPs, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements
Work Environment:
- Laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
- Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel
- Exposure to biological fluids
- Personal protective equipment required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day
- Repetitive hand movement and ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements
- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting
- Ability to access and use computer software
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying
- Regular and consistent attendance
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance
- 401(K)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition awards
- Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)