Description
We are seeking a Paramedic to join our team in Daytona Beach, FL. As a Paramedic, you will act as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU), monitoring their continuous safety and well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinated participant care.
- Deliver basic and advanced medical care to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations.
- Monitor, document, and review active Adverse Events (AEs); communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the investigator or physician and in accordance with study protocols.
- Perform technical procedures as needed, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs, and other delegated clinical activities.
- Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions, and promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
- Conduct all study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Fortrea policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.
Requirements:
- High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- 2+ years as a Paramedic, preferred.
- State-licensing or certification as a Paramedic.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Strong Paramedic skills in all areas, 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:
- 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 Requirements:
- 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 moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
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)