Paramedic I / Madison, WI (On-Site)

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 I, 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 worlds 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 their 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, youll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.

Other key responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely collection of blood samples via venipuncture

• Laboratory processing of biological specimens as specified by the protocol

• Accurately perform blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and temperature reading

• Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters

• Monitors meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants

• Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment

• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment

• Foster respectful relationships with study participants

• Accurately record all research data obtained or observed

• Observe study subjects for general well-being and potential adverse events, taking appropriate action as needed

• Transcribe source documentation onto case report forms

• Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms

• Maintains a basic understanding of current regulatory requirements

• Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.

• Assists, as necessary, with study procedures.

• Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.

• Maintains skills to perform all study tasks, as required

• Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.

• Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.

• Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.

• Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.

• Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.

• Other duties as assigned

YOU NEED TO BRING...

• Current certification as a Paramedic in applicable state.

• Current CPR Certification.

• 0 - 2 years of related experience

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)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.