Medical Associate

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Flex with On Call Duty
• Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

About the role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we work together to accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, drive innovation and increase laboratory productivity. We know that our people are the source of our global success, and we embrace the opportunities and challenges we face as one team. If you're looking for an opportunity that you can build your future with a global leader, you'll discover that, at Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. And we're writing new chapters every day.

The Medical Associate works under the direction of the Paramedic following the guidelines provided by the chief physician/investigator to ensure subject safety, health and well-being. This role assists with monitoring and treating the subject population, acting as an assistant to the Paramedic in observing, documenting, and treating AEs, or directly deferring to the physician/investigator as needed. The Medical Associate provides support to the Paramedic team to treat and care for subjects throughout all stages of the clinical trial.

How you will make an impact

• Act as subject safety contact for all study subjects in the Clinic.
• Provide basic medical care (within scope of practice), both emergent and non-emergent, to all study subjects, as appropriate.
• Monitor and record Adverse Events (AEs). Review all active AEs prior to dose and determine if it is safe for subject to proceed with study procedures and/or dosing in consultation with Paramedic or physician/investigator.
• Perform technical procedures including blood collection, vital signs, and ECGs.
• Assess out of range values for symptomology and may medically intervene should study subject's safety be in question.
• Perform forms of basic dosing including oral, inhalation and nasal.

How you will get here

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• Certified or licensed EMT/LVN or Medical Assistant and American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required in the state and/or municipality where employee is working
• In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in scope of practice including Basic Life Support
• Solid interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management and physicians in a professional and credible manner
• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks
• Ability to effectively manage potential emergency medical situations

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally stationary for 1 - 2 hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Frequent mobility required
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
• Frequently works varying shifts
• Works weekends and/or holidays
• Frequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraints
• Frequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses
• Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves

Required Availability

• Training Requirement: All new employees must complete a mandatory training period during the 1st shift (typically 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) for the first month of employment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required by the department schedule.
• Ability to respond to on-call requests and cover shifts on short notice is essential.