Role Overview: A Paramedic will interact with healthy volunteers, monitor safety, and provide basic to advanced medical care within a clinical research setting.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring participant safety and well-being under medical oversight.
- Administering medications and treatments per protocols.
- Leading emergency response efforts, including resuscitation and stabilization.
- Documenting adverse events, interventions, and clinical data accurately.
- Collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, and investigators.
- Performing clinical procedures such as blood draws, vital signs, and ECGs.
- Escalating safety concerns appropriately and supporting study activities within regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant academic or vocational credentials.
- State-licensed Paramedic certification with ACLS certification.
- Strong clinical skills including airway management, IV placement, and injections.
- Effective communication, multitasking, and emergency response abilities.
- Typically 2+ years of paramedic experience and experience with clinical documentation.
Preferred Attributes: Experience in healthcare, knowledge of GCP, study protocols, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Work Environment & Demands: Conducted primarily in clinical settings, requiring PPE usage, physical stamina, and occasional travel. Must be able to work upright, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 20 lbs.