Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

Fortrea•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe. This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX, offering a 10-hour mid-shift schedule with start times ranging from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, as well as rotating weekend coverage. This schedule provides flexibility while supporting a dynamic, team-oriented environment dedicated to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

Requirements

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
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 skills required
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.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic acts as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU).
The paramedic monitors the study participants within the Fortrea CRU at all times, ensuring their continuous safety and well-being.
Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinated participant care.
Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within their defined scope of practice, to study participants in both emergent and non-emergent situations, as appropriate.
Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and any study-specific treatment requirements.
Monitor, document, and review active Adverse Events (AEs); communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
Escalate any participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.
Review active AEs for assigned studies and follow up with study participants as needed.
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 needed, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs and other delegated clinical activities in accordance with protocol requirements, SOPs, and applicable regulations.
Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
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).
Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems in accordance with protocol and site requirements.
Other duties as assigned.