What the PRN Paramedic I does at Worldwide
The PRN Paramedic 1 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 PRN Paramedic 1 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.
- Acts as the primary contact for subjects while in-house when the Coordinator is not available.
- Documents all adverse events reported and observed per WCT staff or protocol requirements while subjects are in-house.
- Indirectly supervises technical and laboratory staff in the absence of a Full-Time Supervisor.
- Performs phlebotomy on subjects as needed at timed intervals.
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.
- Good medical judgment.
- Able 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
- 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.