Unit Clinician-Paramedic

Job Description

The Unit Clinician assists with the conduct of clinical trials through dispensing investigational drugs, the collection of biological samples, performing venipuncture, electrocardiograms, tube labeling, sample processing, documenting in subject charts, and other related tasks in accordance with the doctor’s written orders. In executing these responsibilities, the Unit Clinician is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

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.
• Study, learn and comply with ERG site standard operating procedures, and other policies, practices, and regulations where applicable.

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.
• Licenses and certifications: Valid License as a RN, LPN, Paramedic or EMT in the state of practice; maintain current license. CPR Certification required, ACLS required for EMT and preferred for RN.
• Other qualifications: Phlebotomy certification (national) preferred. Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment.
• Uses safety/universal precautions to protect self, subjects and staff.
• Able to appropriately implement protocol and regulatory requirements in study conduct.
• Proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage and performing electrocardiogram.
• Excellent documentation practices
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Attentive to detail, good initiative and able to work with changing priorities.