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: This position is located within the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Emergency Medical Services, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Duties

Respond to the site of accidents or other emergencies involving injury or illness and potential environmental risks. Safely operate emergency vehicles to transport patients to the Military Treatment Facility from accident sites. Administer medications by multiple routes (i.e., oral, topical, intradermal, rectal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, interosseous, nebulized, endotracheal, or intranasal mucosal atomization routes) to stabilize emergency patients. Monitor patients exhibiting signs of shock for changes in level of consciousness and vital signs. Control external bleeding with direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, or tourniquets and treat shock. Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, external cardiac pacing devices, and point-of-care blood testing such as cardiac panels or glucose levels. Write patient care reports, log call information, and complete daily inventory and vehicle forms. Inventory all supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the DoD Toxic Chemical Training Course within twelve months of hire.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 level training within six months of hire.
• This position is subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis.
• The incumbent may be recalled to duty from scheduled time off.
• Mission Essential position. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing while on duty.
• This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license and may require completion of an Army approved defensive driving or emergency vehicle operator course.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Healthcare Providers certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain current AHA or Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certification.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain current AHA or Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification within six months of hire.
• Applicant is required to have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Missouri State Paramedic license or a valid National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification at time of hire.
• Incumbent must obtain a Missouri State Paramedic license or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic certification, if they only have one, they must be able to obtain the other within 12 months of hire.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 100 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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 respond to out of hospital emergencies as a Paramedic providing Advanced Cardiac Life Support care or Advanced Life Support; perform advance airway care via endotracheal intubation and airway support with ventilator or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; monitor and identify cardiac dysrhythmias and treat abnormal rhythms by protocol with electricity and/or medications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-8). Licensure/Certification: This position requires a Missouri state issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license or certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your licensure/certification with application).

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.

Contacts

• Address M1-W1MLAA US ARMY MEDDAC-FORT LEONARD WOOD DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk