Clinical Research Paramedic: Frontline Safety Lead

Fortrea; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time, office-based role in Daytona Beach, FL. The position requires rotational shifts days, mids, nights and weekends, and entails direct patient care within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit.

You will monitor participants, respond to emergencies, document events, and work closely with physicians and nurses. Candidates should have a Paramedic license, ACLS, and several years of experience in emergency medical services, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2+years as a Paramedic, preferred.
• State-licensing or certification as a Paramedic.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong Paramedic skills in airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management and physicians in a professional and credible manner
• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks
• Ability to effectively manage emergency medical situations
• Ability to learn and apply study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), site SOPs, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic acts as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU).
• The paramedic monitors the study participants within the Fortrea CRU at all times, ensuring their continuous safety and well-being.
• Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, and other medical team members to support coordinated participant care.
• Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within their defined scope of practice, to study participants in both emergent and non-emergent situations, as appropriate.
• Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and any study-specific treatment requirements.
• Monitor, document, and review active Adverse Events (AEs); communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
• Escalate any participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.
• Review active AEs for assigned studies and follow up with study participants as needed.
• 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 needed, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs and other delegated clinical activities in accordance with 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 all study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, Investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paramedic license

ACLS certification

Emergency care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Paramedic for a full-time, office-based role in Daytona Beach, FL. The position requires rotational shifts days, mids, nights and weekends, and entails direct patient care within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit.

You will monitor participants, respond to emergencies, document events, and work closely with physicians and nurses. Candidates should have a Paramedic license, ACLS, and several years of experience in emergency medical services, with strong communication and