Paramedic Per Diem (Evening / Night)

The Role Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of volunteer safety through telemetry monitoring within scope of practice  To collect biological samples, performs phlebotomy, vital signs and ECG’s in accordance with the specific activity schedule  To track overall study event schedule and participant compliance  To comply and adhere to GCP guidelines and regulations as required of this role  To ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards  To ensure subject safety at all times  Main Tasks and Responsibilities Responsible for the monitoring of volunteer safety as applicable through scope of practice  Able to respond to medical emergency and follow medical directives within scope of practice  Responsible for communicating any noted adverse within scope of practice  Adherence to applicable SOPs and Protocol  Responsible for collection of biological samples; e.g. blood, urine, stool, sputum  Responsible for drawing blood specimens (by venipuncture) according to the times specified in the study schedules  Responsible for recording and maintaining records of blood draws and other biological specimen collections (per SOPs) via paper or electronic forms  Assist with the proper labelling and preparation of blood collection tubes when indicated  Assures that all necessary blood collection tubes, equipment and supplies are on the floor prior to blood draw time  Prepares the unit for any scheduled activities and upon completion removes all equipment and/or supplies from the floor  Measures and records vital signs accurately; recognizes and reports any abnormal vital signs accordingly  Operates ECG machine, performs ECGs, and/or works with holter monitors if trained and within scope of practice  Promptly reports any study participant’s adverse event and/or lack of compliance to the Clinical Research Nurse  Must be familiar with proper phlebotomy and laboratory procedures in compliance with OSHA regulations, Good Clinical Practices and Quotient Sciences Operating Procedures  Responsible for proper biomedical waste disposal procedures and schedules  Responsible for reading and understanding all protocols and schedules  Responsible for assisting in the recording and distributing of meals to study participants according to strict meal schedules  Assures that the unit is kept clean and orderly at all times and removes any items not permitted from the floor  Able to interact and maintain a professional demeanour with study participants during their inpatient stay  Responsible for observing confidentiality practices regarding any protocols, subject information and/or any relevant industry information at all times  Assists with the preparation of data collection binders and study documents as assigned by the Clinical Research Nurse  Assists with any other duties as assigned  Job Demands  The job may involve the following:  Very high concentration of work  Strict and tight deadlines  Having to juggle a range of tasks/issues simultaneously  Working in a hazardous environment with high requirement to follow safety procedures  Working outside normal working hours  Needing to respond to client demands  The Candidate Current/Valid Paramedic license Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification  Minimum two years of active phlebotomy experience preferred  Required to have working knowledge of OSHA regulations and proper blood collection techniques (evaluable during employee orientation period)  Able to follow medical directives  High attention to details  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  #INDHP