Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Research - Daytona Beach, FL

Fortrea•Daytona Beach, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic acts as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU), under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator. The role continuously monitors participants to support 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. The position is full-time and office-based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with rotating-shift, 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; and escalates safety concerns to the investigator. The role also includes administering prescribed medications and treatments, conducting delegated clinical procedures, assessing participants with out-of-range values, and maintaining accurate, timely study documentation. All activities must follow study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and Fortrea policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work takes place in a laboratory and/or clinical environment and may involve exposure to electrical office equipment and biological fluids. Protective eyewear, garments, and gloves are required. Occasional driving to site locations and domestic travel may be required. The environment is fast-paced, technology-based, and subject to changing priorities, with strict protocol and timeline requirements and an emphasis on teamwork.

Requirements

High school or secondary school diploma or equivalent and a relevant formal academic or vocational qualification; Fortrea may consider relevant equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, 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, including 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 objects, including luggage and a laptop computer, weighing up to 15–20 pounds.
Regular and consistent attendance; varied hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a Paramedic is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor study participants within the Fortrea CRU to support their continuous safety and well-being.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to coordinate participant care.
Provide basic and advanced medical care within the scope of practice in emergent and non-emergent situations.
Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for life-threatening situations using accepted medical protocols and study-specific requirements.
Monitor, document, and review active adverse events; communicate significant findings to the investigator and support safety assessments.
Escalate participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and decisions about study procedures and dosing.
Follow up with study participants as needed regarding active adverse events for assigned studies.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.
Perform blood collection, vital-sign measurement, ECGs, and other delegated clinical activities according to 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 study-related activities in accordance with protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, GCP, and Fortrea policies and SOPs.
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 assigned.