Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Research - Daytona Beach, FL

Fortrea • Daytona Beach, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for study participants in Fortrea’s Clinical Research Unit (CRU), under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator. The role continuously monitors participants to help ensure their safety and well-being, and provides basic and advanced medical care within the paramedic’s scope of practice in emergent and non-emergent situations. This is a full-time, office-based position in Daytona Beach, Florida, with rotating, mid-shift, or night-shift schedule options, including rotating weekends.

The Paramedic works closely with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members; leads resuscitation and stabilization efforts when needed; monitors and documents adverse events; administers prescribed medications and treatments; and performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood collection, vital-sign measurement, and ECGs. The role requires adherence to study protocols, Investigator instructions, Standing Orders, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and Fortrea policies and standard operating procedures. Study activities and participant observations must be documented accurately and contemporaneously in source documents and applicable systems.

Work takes place in a laboratory and/or clinical environment, with exposure to electrical office equipment and biological fluids. Occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel may be required. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves, is required. The environment is fast-paced, technology-based, and dependent on teamwork, flexibility, and strict adherence to study timelines and protocols. Varied hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school or secondary school diploma or equivalent, plus a relevant formal academic or vocational qualification; equivalent experience and successful project outcomes may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• State licensure or certification as a Paramedic.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong paramedic skills, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and credibly with staff, management, and physicians at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks effectively.
• Ability to manage emergency medical situations effectively.
• Ability to learn and apply study protocols, GCP, site SOPs, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours per day.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability to crouch and stoop occasionally, and bend and twist the upper body and neck frequently.
• Ability to access and use a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf computer software.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move light to moderate loads, including luggage and a laptop, up to 15–20 pounds.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinated participant care.
• Provide basic and advanced medical care 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 and/or dosing.
• Review active adverse events for assigned studies and follow up with study participants as needed.
• 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 clinical activities in accordance with protocols, SOPs, and regulations.
• 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 protocols, Investigator instructions, Standing Orders, GCP, applicable regulations, and Fortrea policies and SOPs.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document procedures, observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee recognition awards.
• Employee resource groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

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