Paramedic Madison Wi

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four **Early Phase Clinical Research Units** in the UK and US. We are currently seeking a **Paramedic,** to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.) This is a full-time, **office/clinic-based** job in **Madison, WI**. If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Many are drawn to this profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU). This role monitors participant safety and well-being, provides basic and advanced medical care within defined scope of practice, and supports protocol-required clinical activities. Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of participant safety concerns, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration with investigators, nurses, and other clinical team members. **Other key responsibilities**: * Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, investigators, and other clinical team members to support coordinated participant care. * Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within defined scope of practice, to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations. * Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing 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. * 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 delegated, 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 promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated. * Conduct study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), 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 all other duties as needed or assigned. **YOU NEED TO BRING…** * High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent required. * Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification required. * State license or certification as a Paramedic required. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. * Strong paramedic skills required, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and credibly with staff, management, physicians, investigators, and study participants. * Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and respond effectively to emergency medical situations. * Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job required; preferably 2 or more years of experience as a Paramedic. * Experience assessing and responding to emergent and non-emergent medical situations required. * Experience documenting clinical observations, interventions, adverse events, and related source data preferred. * _Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements._ **Preferred Qualifications Include:** * Experience working in a clinical research, hospital, emergency medical services, or comparable healthcare setting preferred. * Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, site standard operating procedures, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred. * Ability to learn and apply location-specific procedures, including radiolabeling requirements where applicable, preferred. * Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to remain composed in urgent or high-pressure situations preferred. The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is: * **Fast paced**: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue. * **Changing priorities constantly** asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot. * **Teamwork** and **people skills** are essential for the study to run smoothly. * **Technology based**. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment. **What do you get?** Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers) * 401(K) * Paid time off (PTO) * Employee recognition awards * Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups) **Physical Demands / Work Environment:** * This role is performed primarily in a clinical research unit and/or clinical environment. **Work Environment: Clinic Lab** * Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. * Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel. * Exposure to biological fluids. * Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. **Physical Requirements:** * Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. * Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. * Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. * Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. * Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. * Regular and consistent attendance. * Varied hours may be required. Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).