# Paramedic (On-Call) **Company**: Fortrea **Location**: Madison **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://fortrea.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Fortrea/job/Madison/Paramedic--On-Call----Madison--WI--On-Site-_265372?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_bac83742-f58 ## Description We are seeking a Paramedic (On-Call) 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. As a Paramedic (On-Call) at Fortrea, 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. Key responsibilities include: - 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. **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. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience working in a clinical research, hospital, emergency medical services, or comparable healthcare setting preferred. - Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, site standard operating procedures, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred. **Work Environment** - This role is performed primarily in a clinical research unit and/or clinical environment. - Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. - Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel. - Exposure to biological fluids. - Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. **Physical Demands** - Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. - Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. - Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. - Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. - Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. - Regular and consistent attendance. - Varied hours may be required. ## Skills ### Required - Paramedic - ACLS - Clinical Research - Medical Care - Communication ### Nice to have - GCP - Study Protocols - Clinical Research Experience - Emergency Medical Services --- Source: [Apply at fortrea.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com](https://fortrea.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Fortrea/job/Madison/Paramedic--On-Call----Madison--WI--On-Site-_265372?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)