Paramedic / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Fortrea • Madison, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortrea is seeking a Paramedic to work directly with healthy volunteer participants at its Madison, Wisconsin Clinical Research Unit. This full-time, office/clinic-based role offers exposure to a variety of early-phase clinical research studies and therapeutic areas. Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for participants, monitors their well-being, provides care within the defined scope of practice, and supports protocol-required clinical activities. The role involves close collaboration with investigators, physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members, along with accurate and timely documentation and prompt escalation of safety concerns.

The position is performed primarily in a clinical research unit and/or laboratory or clinical environment. Multiple shifts are available, and varied hours may be required. The work may involve occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel, exposure to biological fluids and electrical office equipment, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent.
• Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• State license or certification as a Paramedic.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong paramedic skills, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with staff, management, physicians, investigators, and study participants.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and respond effectively to emergency medical situations.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Experience assessing and responding to emergent and non-emergent medical situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, technology-based environment with changing priorities, strict study protocols, and time-sensitive requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Paramedic.
• Experience documenting clinical observations, interventions, adverse events, and related source data.
• Experience in clinical research, a hospital, emergency medical services, or a comparable healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, study protocols, site standard operating procedures, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to learn and apply location-specific procedures, including radiolabeling requirements where applicable.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and composure in urgent or high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, investigators, and other clinical team members to support coordinated participant care.
• Provide basic and advanced medical care to participants within the defined scope of practice in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants in 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 or dosing.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.
• Perform delegated technical procedures, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs, and other protocol-required clinical activities.
• Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
• Conduct study activities in accordance with study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice, Fortrea policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee recognition awards.
• Employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED