Job Description

Job Description

What the Paramedic I does at Worldwide

The Paramedic I oversees study procedures, performs study procedures, and provides medical coverage as needed while subjects are in-house. He/she performs technical, laboratory, and administrative tasks following Worldwide Clinical Trials Early Phase Services (WCTEPS) procedures and study protocol requirements. The Paramedic I** works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Manager, Medical Group. He/she will provide direction and indirect supervision for technical and laboratory staff in the absence of a Full-Time Supervisor.

What you will do

• Under the direction of the Medical Director’s standing orders, functions as WCT medical coverage in case of an emergency for subjects visiting WCT.
• Oversees all study procedures to ensure that they are performed on time, following both the study protocol and WCT procedures.
• Documents all adverse events reported and observed per WCT staff or protocol requirements while subjects are in-house.
• Performs phlebotomy on subjects as needed at timed intervals.
• Performs procedures and disposes of contaminated supplies according to OSHA requirements.
• Writes staff instructions as directed by the Technical Services Supervisor.

What you will bring to the role

• Customer service skills and be able to perform duties at a fast pace without errors.
• Good documentation and organizational skills and good attention to detail.
• Ability to draw blood competently, as observed by the Technical Services Supervisor or Training Department staff.
• Some knowledge and skills in performing technical and laboratory procedures; experience performing phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs and laboratory procedures.

Your experience

• Required: Course completion in a state approved Paramedic training course. Texas Department of Health Paramedic certification or license. BLS and ACLS certification. At least 1 year of experience as a Paramedic, performing at the ALS skill level.
• Preferred: 1 year working as a Lead Medic on an ALS unit for a 911 or private EMS agency. Or 3-5 years working in a clinical setting utilizing ALS skills. Clinical Research knowledge. Associate or bachelor’s Degree.

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