Paramedic - Per Diem (Evening/Night Shift)

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