Paramedic II

Title: Paramedic II
Location : Miramar FL 33025
Duration: 6 Months
Shift Schedule: Working 3rd Shift 10:30PM - 7:00AM any day Monday

Assignment Duration: 6 months with possibility to extend
Job Description:

Core Essential Skill sets candidates should have to be considered for the role:
1. Able to handle emergencies
2. Has health care experience
3. Draw blood
4. Have IV skills

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Paramedic is a primary point of contact for study participants, the Clinical Study Manager (CSM), Department Managers and Pharmacists in all study/participant-related matters on the conduct floor.

Essential Functions
• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable
• Oversees and monitors the well-being and safety of study participants by active assessment as well as by serving as a visible point of contact at all times
• Facilitates verbal directions from the Principal Investigator (PI) to study participants and/or clinical study staff and ensures appropriate follow-through
• Assists the PI with the review of laboratory data results for both the selection and randomization of study participants and for the monitoring of safety parameters while study conduct is ongoing
• Provides ongoing assessment of the study subject/patient to identify Adverse Events (AEs), ensures proper documentation and reporting of all AEs, including follow up of open AEs when subjects are not in-house, and provides any appropriate clinical care or instructions to subjects, as directed by the PI or as deemed medically necessary by their professional judgment
• Continuously communicates the progress of study conduct to PI, CSM, and members of the clinical study team through various methods of communication
• Immediately notifies the PI, CSM, and members of the clinic management team upon the occurrence or reporting of a Serious Adverse Event (SAE) by a study participant and initiates documentation of the event
• Enforces rules and regulations with study participants and handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively, maintaining participant satisfaction
• Maintains compliant, clear and accurate study charts and documentation of all AEs reported and Concomitant Medication usage throughout the study
• In the absence of the Clinical Study Manager, performs as the floor leader and mentor, assisting research technicians, clinical research nurses, clinical research paramedics, and laboratory technicians as needed on the conduct floor
• Demonstrates professionalism and provides leadership to the various members of the clinical study team
• Administers study medication according to study protocol, demonstrates thorough understanding of study medications, and administers concomitant medication as directed by the PI and maintains accurate and timely documentation of the process
• Coordinates with the scheduling department to ensure coverage of clinical conduct activities
• Works with CSM and Training Manager to provide protocol training to the clinical study team, as well as to communicate on-the-spot performance direction and feedback as needed
• Oversees the completion of all End of Study or Early Termination activities by study participants, inclusive of follow up for the close-out of any outstanding items (i.e. AEs, physical exams, lab repeats, etc.) after subjects have been discharged from the clinic
• Provides administrative and operational support to ensure successful conduct of study protocols

Qualifications:

Education Active Paramedic licensure for the state of Florida is required.

Experience
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical research environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure Advanced Life Support (ALS) required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Possesses leadership skills and abilities
  • Able to provide excellent customer service, with experience in public relations
  • Able to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing with participants from diverse backgrounds
  • Able to work independently and handle multiple competing priorities
  • Able to multi-task working within tight deadlines
  • Able to function independently within a team environment
  • Possesses excellent organizational and time-management skills and a strong attention to detail

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits. (To be bought)

• Four options of Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft
LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time

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