Medical Associate - Per Diem
Thermo Fisher Scientific
On-site
Project-based
1 - 6 years of experience
Part Time
Austin, United States
Responsibilities
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/daysEnvironmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
A day in the life:
- Acts as the primary subject safety contact for all study participants in the clinic.
- Provides both emergent and non-emergent basic medical care within the scope of practice to all study subjects.
- Monitors and record Adverse Events (AEs), reviews all active AEs prior to dosing, and determines subject safety in consultation with medical staff.
- Performs technical procedures including blood collection, vital signs, and ECGs.
- Assesses out of range values for symptomology and medically intervenes if necessary.
- Performs forms of basic dosing including oral, inhalation, and nasal.
Keys to Success:
Education:
- High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
- Certified or licensed EMT/LVN or Medical Assistant and American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.
Experience:
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
- Skilled in scope of practice including Basic Life Support.
- Solid interpersonal and attention to detail skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage complex tasks and potential emergency medical situations.
Working Conditions and Environment
- Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Frequently works long hours, varying shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Fast-paced work under varying time constraints with multiple priorities.
- Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses.
- Personal protective equipment required such as eyewear, garments, and gloves.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally stationary for 1-2 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movements with both hands.
- Frequent mobility and occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying of up to 15-20 lbs.
- Ability to use and communicate information via computer software.
- Regular and consistent attendance required.
Required skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
English
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