Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

About the role

This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX, offering a 10-hour mid-shift schedule with start times ranging from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, as well as rotating weekend coverage. This schedule provides flexibility while supporting a dynamic, team-oriented environment dedicated to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

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 standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems in accordance with protocol and site requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• 2+ years as a Paramedic, preferred.
• State-licensing or certification as a Paramedic.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong Paramedic skills in all areas including airway management, I.V. 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.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

Work Style

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.

Benefits

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)