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Medical Care Transportation Technician (Paramedic)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Martinsburg, WV · 1 wk ago
Full-time

Qualifications

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.

Selective Placement Factors

  • Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification. Possess this certification. (Certifications required to receive credit for further consideration). Must upload certification.

  • Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification. Possess this certification. (Certifications required to receive credit for further consideration). Must upload certification.

  • Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic must possess a valid/current state issued/certification for eligibility for employment (Paramedic). Possess this certification (Certifications required to receive credit for further consideration). Must upload certification.

  • Possess a valid state driver's license. (Do NOT provide driver's license. We may not accept pictures. This requirement will be verified during interview). Do NOT upload.

Specialized Experience

  • Full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-08) in the Federal Service - that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic.

  • Knowledge of a majority of body systems, i.e., skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and genitourinary, to perform patient examination; responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and/or illness which may be life-threatening and require basic life support procedures; experience providing transportation of patients to medical treatment facilities; using communication equipment and techniques to accurately obtain and relay information to and from dispatchers and health care providers; knowledge of protocols and treatments used in the delivery of emergency care for persons injured in chemical, nuclear, biological, and hazardous materials incidents; and experience operating emergency or patient transport vehicles.

Combination of Education and Experience

  • An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of one year) and experience, described above, to meet total qualification requirements.

Physical Requirements

  • The Paramedics work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients in a variety of situations. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined areas.

  • Paramedics may be required to spend prolonged periods in protective breathing apparatus and protective clothing during chemical, nuclear, biological, or hazardous materials incidents/exercises.

Duties

  • Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening.

  • Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance and performs patient triage and take/records patient's vital signs as needed.

  • Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.

  • Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions per established procedures or as authorized/directed by physicians.

  • Responds to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, performs cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, maintains circulation controls bleeding and provides spinal management and immobilization.

  • Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of advanced emergency medicine techniques, methods, and equipment during transport to the appropriate medical facility.

  • Provides fluid resuscitation by intravenous line (IV) and manages trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock.

  • Operates various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitor, glucose monitor, defibrillator, endotracheal tube, external pacing device etc.

  • Performs all duties as assigned.

Designated Drug-Testing Position

  • Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

  • Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

  • Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule

Rotating 12 hour shifts to include nights and weekends.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives

Not authorized.

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