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As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.
We are currently seeking Paramedic, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)
This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI. Multiple shifts available.
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU). This role monitors participant safety and well-being, provides basic and advanced medical care within defined scope of practice, and supports protocol-required clinical activities. Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of participant safety concerns, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration with investigators, nurses, and other clinical team members.
Other key responsibilities :
Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, investigators, and other clinical team members to support coordinated participant care.
Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within defined scope of practice, to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations.
Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and study-specific treatment requirements.
Monitor, document, and review active adverse events; communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
Escalate participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the investigator or physician and in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.
Perform technical procedures as delegated, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs, and other protocol-required clinical activities.
Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
Conduct study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Fortrea policies, and standard operating procedures.
Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.
Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.
YOU NEED TO BRING…
High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent required.
Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification required.
State license or certification as a Paramedic required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Strong paramedic skills required, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and credibly with staff, management, physicians, investigators, and study participants.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and respond effectively to emergency medical situations.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job required; preferably 2 or more years of experience as a Paramedic.
Experience assessing and responding to emergent and non-emergent medical situations required.
Experience documenting clinical observations, interventions, adverse events, and related source data preferred.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Experience working in a clinical research, hospital, emergency medical services, or comparable healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, site standard operating procedures, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
Ability to learn and apply location-specific procedures, including radiolabeling requirements where applicable, preferred.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to remain composed in urgent or high-pressure situations preferred.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee recognition awards
Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
This role is performed primarily in a clinical research unit and/or clinical environment.
Work Environment: Clinic/Lab:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Varied hours may be required.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.
We are currently seeking Paramedic, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)
This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI. Multiple shifts available.
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Under the direction and medical oversight of the Physician/Investigator, the Paramedic serves as a primary safety contact for study participants within a Fortrea Clinical Research Unit (CRU). This role monitors participant safety and well-being, provides basic and advanced medical care within defined scope of practice, and supports protocol-required clinical activities. Success in this role requires sound clinical judgment, timely escalation of participant safety concerns, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration with investigators, nurses, and other clinical team members.
Other key responsibilities :
Collaborate clearly and effectively with physicians, nurses, investigators, and other clinical team members to support coordinated participant care.
Deliver basic and advanced medical care, within defined scope of practice, to study participants in emergent and non-emergent situations.
Lead resuscitation and stabilization efforts for participants experiencing life-threatening situations, following accepted medical protocols and study-specific treatment requirements.
Monitor, document, and review active adverse events; communicate significant findings to the investigator and support ongoing safety assessments.
Escalate participant safety concerns to the investigator for review and determination regarding study procedures and/or dosing.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the investigator or physician and in accordance with study protocols, Standing Orders, and site procedures.
Perform technical procedures as delegated, including blood collection, vital sign measurement, ECGs, and other protocol-required clinical activities.
Assess participants with out-of-range values for associated signs or symptoms, initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice, and promptly notify the investigator when clinically indicated.
Conduct study-related activities in accordance with study protocols, investigator instructions, Standing Orders, applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Fortrea policies, and standard operating procedures.
Accurately and contemporaneously document study procedures, participant observations, adverse events, interventions, and other required data in source documents and applicable systems.
Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.
YOU NEED TO BRING…
High school diploma, secondary school diploma, or equivalent required.
Relevant formal academic or vocational qualification required.
State license or certification as a Paramedic required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Strong paramedic skills required, including airway management, IV establishment, and subcutaneous injections.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and credibly with staff, management, physicians, investigators, and study participants.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and respond effectively to emergency medical situations.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job required; preferably 2 or more years of experience as a Paramedic.
Experience assessing and responding to emergent and non-emergent medical situations required.
Experience documenting clinical observations, interventions, adverse events, and related source data preferred.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Experience working in a clinical research, hospital, emergency medical services, or comparable healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, site standard operating procedures, Standing Orders, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
Ability to learn and apply location-specific procedures, including radiolabeling requirements where applicable, preferred.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to remain composed in urgent or high-pressure situations preferred.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee recognition awards
Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
This role is performed primarily in a clinical research unit and/or clinical environment.
Work Environment: Clinic/Lab:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Varied hours may be required.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paramedic jobs.
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification
- Valid state paramedic license in the state where the position is located
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate an ambulance
- Minimum one to two years of field experience as a certified paramedic
- Proficiency in patient assessment, IV therapy, airway management, and cardiac monitoring
Tips for Your Paramedic Job Search
Tailor your certifications section carefully
List every active credential by its exact name and expiration date: NREMT-P, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and any state-specific licenses. Hiring managers screen for credential status before reading anything else, so bury nothing and let nothing expire without noting a renewal in progress.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists paramedic openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by service level and transport type
Distinguish between ALS, BLS, and critical care transport roles when you filter openings. Your scope of practice and drug protocols vary significantly by service level, and applying to a role that mismatches your licensure wastes both your time and the recruiter's.
Document your call volume and acuity on your resume
Replace vague phrases like 'responded to emergencies' with the types of calls you handled most: cardiac arrests, multi-casualty incidents, interfacility critical care transfers. Employers use acuity and volume to judge whether your experience matches their system's demands.
Prepare scenario-based answers for your clinical interview
Most paramedic hiring processes include a verbal or written scenario where you walk through patient assessment and treatment decisions aloud. Practice CHART or SOAP-format walk-throughs for your most complex call types so your clinical reasoning is easy to follow and defensible.
Negotiate schedule and shift differential, not just base pay
In EMS, shift differential for overnight, weekend, and holiday hours can meaningfully change your total compensation. Ask explicitly about differential rates, overtime structure, and whether shifts rotate or stay fixed before you accept an offer.
Paramedic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most paramedics?
The companies hiring the most paramedics right now include AMR, CSL Plasma, and Medcor, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Private ambulance services, hospital systems, and fire-based EMS agencies tend to post the highest volumes at any given time.
How many paramedic jobs are remote?
About 2% of paramedic openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most field roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include EMS education and training coordination, clinical quality review, and medical billing oversight for ambulance services.
How do you become a paramedic?
You start by earning EMT-Basic certification, which requires completing a state-approved training program and passing the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. From there, you enroll in a paramedic program at a community college or vocational school, complete clinical and field internship hours, pass the NREMT-P exam, and obtain your state paramedic license before applying to field positions.
How do you get hired as a paramedic with little experience?
New NREMT-P graduates are most competitive when they can show high-quality internship hours, a strong preceptor reference, and any additional certifications like ACLS or PHTLS completed before applying. Targeting smaller private EMS agencies or rural fire-based systems first builds your call volume quickly, making you more competitive for larger urban or hospital-based systems within a year or two.
What does the paramedic interview process look like?
Most paramedic hiring processes begin with an application review focused on certifications and licensure, followed by a phone screen with HR or a recruiter. In-person interviews typically include a behavioral interview with a field supervisor, a written or verbal clinical scenario, and sometimes a physical agility test or ride-along evaluation before a conditional offer is made pending background check and medical clearance.
Where can I find and apply to paramedic jobs?
You can find and apply to paramedic jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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