Paramedic / Daytona Beach, FL (On-Site)

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a Paramedic I, 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 (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Daytona Beach, FL.

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

Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, youll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.

Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the paramedic acts as a primary safety contact for studyparticipantswithin a FortreaClinical Research Unit (CRU). The paramedic monitors the studyparticipantswithin the Fortrea CRU at all times, ensuring their continuous safety and well-being.

Other key responsibilities:

• Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinatedparticipantcare.

• Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within their defined scope of practice, to studyparticipantsin both emergent and non-emergent situations, as appropriate.

• Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts forparticipantsexperiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and any study-specific treatment requirements.

• Monitor, document, and review active Adverse Events (AEs); communicatesignificant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.Escalate anyparticipantsafety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.

• Review active AEs for assigned studies and follow up with studyparticipantsas needed.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed bytheinvestigatororphysicianand in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.

• Perform technical procedures as needed, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, andECGsandother delegated clinical activities in accordance with protocol requirements, SOPs, and applicable regulations.

• Assessparticipantswith out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and promptly notify the investigator.

• Conduct all study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, Investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Fortrea policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Accuratelyandcontemporaneouslydocument study procedures,participantobservations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems in accordance with protocol and site requirements.

YOU NEED TO BRING...

• 0-1 year of related experience

• Strong Paramedic skills in all areas including airway management, I.V. establishment, and subcutaneous injections.

• Strong interpersonal skills required.

• Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management and physicians in a professional and credible manner.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks.

• Ability to effectively manage emergency medical situations.

• Ability to learn and apply study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), site SOPs, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

• 401(K)

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Employee recognition awards

• Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)

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 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.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.