The Health Technician/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will respond to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening. Upon arrival, the Health Technician- (EMT) will provide examination and treatment then determine appropriate medical facility in which patient should be transported to. Follows safety protocols established to ensure safety of the injured party and all others present.

Duties

Duties: Prepares appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation for transports Checks vehicle and equipment periodically Selects most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns and locations of health care facility Ensure the vehicles are kept clean and neat Work Schedule: Rotating 7am-7pm; 7pm-7am Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (EMT)/PD210210 Physical Requirements: The 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Properly determine vital signs and the need for care. 2) Performs life saving duties. 3) Load/unload patients by wheelchair or stretcher. 4) Relay patient information to and from dispatchers and health care providers. 5) Conduct a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:Clinical Data Collection/DocumentationEmergency CarePatient CareTransportation There is no educational substitution for the GS-07 level. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-07 level.

Contacts

• Address Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405 US
• Name: Michelle Jackson
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]