NIGHT SHIFT Unit Clinician

Company: Evolution Research Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

ERG is a clinical research site management organization focused on bringing life enhancing or lifesaving drugs to market through quality research and patient centricity. Our San Antonio, TX site is in need of a RN who has a collaborative and patient-oriented focus. This position assists with the conduct of clinical research trials through investigational drug administration, biological sampling, collection, performing veni-puncture, electrocardiograms and documentation. This role will partner with outside medical providers and may be required in an Operating Room. This role will be responsible in directing staff and keep the unit running effectively.
The successful candidate will have leadership qualities, experience supervising staff, experience with scheduling and be able to multitask. Analgesic experience is a plus. CPR certification as well as current RN or Paramedic certification are required. Must have an understanding of regulatory requirements, GCP's and ICH Guidelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and an unwavering focus on patient satisfaction and safety. Must have some prior clinical research experience.
Responsibilities:
Performs studies and collects clinical data as per protocol requirements
Administer study drug as assigned
Notifies appropriate staff of abnormal results while collecting data, adverse events or unusual incidents
Assures minimal discomfort for study participants while performing all duties
Has knowledge of telemetry monitoring and interpretation of tracings
Maintains safety and well-being of study participants during assigned shift
Has knowledge of holter monitoring skills
Prepares participants for studies
Understands all functions of telemetry monitoring machine
Collects all telemetry tracings for licensed personnel to review
Must be able to use proper advanced life support equipment and supplies
Maintains skills in the use of EKG machine, taking accurate vital signs and IV insertion
Keeps apprised of all new OSHA, BLS, ACLS and GCP/ICH rules, regulations and procedures
Performs initial evaluation of adverse event
Knowledge of drug reactions and the synergistic effects of drugs combined with other medicines
Must be capable of providing advanced life support emergency medical services, including conducting of and interpreting EKGs, electrical interventions to support cardiac functions, performing advanced endotracheal intubations in airway management and relief of pneumothorax and administering of appropriate intravenous fluids and drugs under direction of a designated physician
Must be capable of staying focused while assuming the leadership role inherent in carrying out the functions of the position
Must be able to provide top quality care and concurrently handle high levels of stress

Skills and Qualifications:
1 year of clinical research experience is preferred
Paramedic/ RN license is highly preferred
Knowledgeable in medical terminology
Must have a thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations and ICH Guidelines regarding drug development phases, clinical research and data management methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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