What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Paramedic position at Nucleus Network?
Clinical Research Paramedic
Are you TIRED of your current job's unrealistic workloads, turnover, and burnout? Do you want to use your SKILLS and knowledge in a unique way while growing your career? If this sounds good, then we encourage you to Apply!
Nucleus Network is looking for YOUR fresh perspective as a Paramedic caring for our amazing research volunteers!
Nucleus Network is the only global Phase 1 clinical trial specialist with facilities in the USA, England and Australia, fulfilling our purpose of “advancing medicine and improving lives”
Position Details: You will have a rotating schedule of 2 (16 hour) shifts (7 am to 11:30 pm) and a 1 (8 hour) shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) every week. Every 3rd weekend you will have a 16 hour shift on Saturday.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform clinical procedures / assessments according to the approved protocol requirements, NN standard operating procedures and ICH GCP.
- Assist in the coordination / supervision of staff and participants within the Clinical Unit, troubleshooting any on study issues that arise on a day-to-day basis in consultation with Clinical Operations Management, Medical Operations and / or Project Team
- Administer Investigational Product, prescription and concomitant medications via all routes (i.e. IV / IM / SC / PO etc) as appropriately trained and according to NN SOPs.
- Understand the potential adverse reactions / on-study procedure requirements of all clinical trials conducted on shift.
- Monitor and accurately document adverse event initial assessment / concomitant medications according to NN SOPs or the protocol requirements.
- Inform the Medical Officers of all new adverse events and action any advice given with proper GCP documentation. .
- Manage and lead clinical care in any emergency under the direction of Medical Operations as per NN SOPs and contact on-call medical officers when required.
- Provide quality medical care and monitor the wellbeing of patients / healthy volunteers when on study, taking appropriate actions when necessary.
- Provide assistance to the Medical Officers when required.
- Complete relevant all documentation in a contemporaneous, accurate and legible manner in accordance with ICH-GCP.
- Assist in meal preparation and monitoring according to study restrictions and NN SOPs.
- Participate in collection, processing, storage and tracking of biological samples.
- Ensure timely delivery of all biological samples to the lab to ensure integrity of the samples is maintained and processing times are met.
- Assist in training / mentoring of Clinical Staff in clinical procedures and facility orientation as delegated to by management.
- Assist the Screening Department with appointments in the event of absence or when delegated by management to do so.
- Assist in preparing the clinical unit for check-in and next day on study procedure set-up.
- Enforce NN Clinical Unit House Rules with all study participants and visitors.
- When delegated, assist the Project Management teams with on-study preparation / conduct which may include but not limited to: blood collection kit preparation, blood / aliquot tube labelling, photocopying, source data book set-up and data entry into sponsor suppled Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Review / restock clinical unit consumables and advise Clinical Operations Management / delegate when stock need ordering.
- Report all broken / malfunctioning clinical equipment to the Clinical Operations Management and Medical Operations and assist in organising repair if requested.
- Report any engineering facility issues to Clinical Operations Management and Medical Operations
- Maintain the general appearance and cleanliness of the clinical unit including patient kitchen.
- Participate when requested in group meetings aimed at identifying operational problems and developing solutions.
- Liaise with all departments to identified operational problems affecting the conduct of the clinical trials.
- Maintain competency with cardiac resuscitation procedures and other emergency procedures such as fire and evacuations.
- Lead and coordinate mock code drills, emergency skills teaching and oversight.
- Ensure own Learning and Development Key Performance Indicators are met and upheld.
- Other duties as delegated by NN management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience
- Active and unrestricted Paramedic License
- Ability to independently supervise each shift.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to adhere to documentation guidelines and study protocols.
- Ability to organise, execute and complete clinical trials according to approved study protocols, ICH-GCP and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work effectively on your own as well as a member of a team.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility in working hours and duties.
- Professionalism and commitment in all areas of work.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401k with Match
- Medical, dental and vision
- Employees are recognized during our quarterly Reward and Recognition Program
For further information about Nucleus Network, go to www.nucleusnetwork.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $37