LPN/Paramedic - NIGHT SHIFT

Responsibilities

• Dispense and collect investigational products, routine medications, and PRN medications while subjects are housed on the site observation unit as dictated by written orders.
• Perform appropriate research protocol procedures which may include but are not limited to vital signs, blood collection and processing, ECGs, and point of care laboratory tests.
• Perform basic lab procedures including but not limited to preparation of specimen tubes and labels, blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-ups.
• Ensure that biological specimens are disposed of appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education and experience: Graduate / completion of approved accredited school of nursing or paramedic program. Education and requirements will be determined by the site need and protocol requirements.
• License: Valid License as a RN, LPN, Paramedic or EMT in the state of practice; maintain current license.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience.
• Certifications: CPR Certification required, ACLS required for EMT and preferred for RN. Phlebotomy certification (national) preferred.
• Knowledge: Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Other: Communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner. Knowledgeable in medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff. Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.