PARAMEDIC

Description

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION - PRIMARILY WEEKENDS

APPROXIMATELY 24 HOURS PER WEEK

Job Summary:

• Collect Data points.
• Obtains and accurately documents structured subject medical, surgical and medication history.

• Administers study drug and any other protocol-required medications, while accurately ensuring the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (the right subject, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time).
• Performs dose verification, assisting during dose administration to accurately verify subject identity and dosing labeling, as additional quality check.
• Contributes and is accountable for secure and appropriate storage of all drug supplies after removing from pharmacy.
• Records subject Adverse Events with proper escalation to medical or Charge Staff for evaluation and treatment as warranted.
• Performs additional task list items (such as but not limited to telemetry monitoring, IV placement, blood collections, ECG hook-up or placement, vital signs procedures) as delegated.
• Reviews Study Specific Trainings and applicable protocols for a thorough understanding of the study procedures, as they apply to their role and ensures that Delegation of Authority/Training Log for each study is completed in a proper and timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines, state and national laws and ethical standards.
• Observes and maintains all HIPAA, OSHA, and Exposure Control regulations and Emergency Response as required by applicable training.
• Creates and maintains accurate records of all protocol activities and events, as delegated and trained.
• Follows progress of volunteers and provides for their care, comfort and safety by attending to their needs during study participation.
• Participates in quality assurance of clinical research projects and initiates the need for same as it impacts on clinical practice.
• As required for study or site needs and if trained and delegated may be assigned study procedures such as obtaining participant information/histories/questionaries/meals/vital signs/EKGs/drug administration/specimen collection/luggage searches.

The Statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Skills/Qualifications:              

• Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language.
• A strong ability to meet deadlines.
• A strong ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Dependable

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far. 
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens

• Paramedic degree and licensure
• BLS required, ACLS preferred

 Spaulding Clinical Research management has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education which may vary from the above listed skills and qualifications.

Qualifications

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