Unit Clinician-Paramedic (PRN)

Evolution Research Group•Little Rock, AR

3d•$28 - $30

About The Position

The Unit Clinician assists with the conduct of clinical trials in accordance with physicians’ written orders and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Duties include dispensing investigational drugs, collecting biological samples, performing venipuncture and electrocardiograms, labeling tubes, processing samples, documenting in subject charts, and completing related tasks. The role includes dispensing and collecting investigational products and medications for subjects housed on the site observation unit, performing protocol procedures and basic laboratory work, managing specimens, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The clinician must follow ERG site standard operating procedures and applicable policies, practices, and regulations. Responsibilities may expand or change to meet the organization’s evolving needs. Evolution Research Group conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials and specializes in neuroscience clinical development, including clinical pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, acute pain, and metabolic disorders.

Requirements

Graduate from or complete an approved accredited school of nursing or paramedic program; education and requirements are determined by site and protocol needs.
Hold and maintain a valid license as an RN, LPN, Paramedic, or EMT in the state of practice.
At least one year of clinical experience.
CPR certification; ACLS certification is required for EMTs and preferred for RNs.
Understand regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
Communicate collaboratively and courteously with providers, coworkers, and others.
Know medical terminology well enough to communicate with physician offices and staff.
Be able to adapt or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, shifting priorities, or ill-defined or changing problems.
Work independently and as a team member.
Organize and prioritize work in a changing environment.
Use safety and universal precautions to protect oneself, subjects, and staff.
Implement protocol and regulatory requirements appropriately in study conduct.
Be proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage, and performing electrocardiograms.
Maintain excellent documentation practices.
Have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Be attentive to detail, show initiative, and work with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

National phlebotomy certification.
ACLS certification for RNs.

Responsibilities

Dispense and collect investigational products, routine medications, and PRN medications for subjects housed on the site observation unit, as directed by written orders.
Perform research protocol procedures, which may include vital signs, blood collection and processing, ECGs, and point-of-care laboratory tests.
Perform basic laboratory procedures, including preparing specimen tubes and labels, collecting blood specimens, operating a centrifuge, storing and shipping specimens, maintaining specimen accountability, and notifying couriers of specimen pickups.
Dispose of biological specimens appropriately.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Study, learn, and comply with ERG site standard operating procedures and applicable policies, practices, and regulations.
Document activities in subject charts and follow physicians’ written orders and Good Clinical Practices.