Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) support provider in the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Provides appropriate on scene life support and operates ambulance.
Responsibilities
Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the condition and searches for medical alert symbols.
Determines treatment priorities for multi-injury patients and utilizes appropriate emergency medical equipment and techniques during transport to a medical facility.
Navigates emergency vehicles using the most direct and efficient routes based on current traffic conditions and hospital locations.
Cleans and disinfects patient transport vehicles according to established Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) decontamination guidelines.
Delivers direct patient care within the hospital's Emergency Department in strict alignment with EMT training and scope of practice.
Takes, records, and monitors patient’s baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, AND (3) operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Licensure/Certification: Must provide copy of certifications Valid state EMT Certification - Initial hires may be made with a valid state EMT certification; however, they must obtain andmaintain a National Registry EMT certification within 52 weeks of the date-of-hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Time in Grade: Time in grade does not apply because this is a DoD DHA solicitation and subsequent appointments result in a new federal civil service appointment
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.