Paramedic (Mulitple Shifts Available) / Madison WI (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, 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 Madison, WI.If you join us, 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.Many are drawn to this 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, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world. WHAT YOU WILL DO: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. Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of participant safety concerns, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration with investigators, nurses, and other clinical team members.Other key responsibilities: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 protoc...