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Job opening: Health Technician (Paramedic)

Salary: $44 117 - 63 733 per year
Published at: May 17 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position serves as a Paramedic at the Cheyenne River Service Unit. The purpose of the position is to perform basic and advanced technical health care extender functions within the emergency medical arena in response to various accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness. Position is subject to "Stand By" duty and will be required to rotate to all shifts.

Duties

Conduct equipment and supply checks at start of each assigned shift. Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections will include ensuring vehicle has adequate fluid levels, vehicle is clean. Independently conducts a complete assessment, using knowledge of topographic anatomy, major body systems, emergency medicine techniques, and ability to sufficiently understand the legal considerations of emergency care. Provides appropriate basic treatment and advanced treatment at the scene and enroute and until definitive care is provided. Communicates orally and in writing with medical and ancillary personnel using skills in emergency communication techniques and the operation of radio equipment. **This announcement is Open Until Filled and will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications will be reviewed starting 06/10/2024 and every 15 business days thereafter until filled. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for 8 months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. **This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service/Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12368006-ESEP/MP, for eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): General Schedule Qualifications Link: Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 (opm.gov) For GS-06 Level : Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks; examples include: Independently conducts a complete assessment, using knowledge of topographic anatomy, major body systems, emergency medicine techniques, ability to sufficiently understand the legal considerations of emergency care; Identifies and treats trauma/medical emergencies using basic and advanced knowledge and skill in emergency medicine techniques; Assesses the scene and recognizes the need for ancillary personnel and requests them as needed; triages the patient(s); Performs primary and secondary patient assessment. For GS-07 Level : Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks; examples include: Determines the nature, extent, and seriousness of patient's condition; Ensure equipment is functioning correctly per manufacturers specifications; Provides basic acute and non-acute patient care to maintain patient stability; Prepare written/electronic detailed and accurate patient care reports, including completing billing sheets. AND Selective Placement Factor for the GS-6/7: In addition to the above minimum requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants must possess and provide proof from either a national certifying organization such as the National Registry Paramedic and/or a State Paramedic License and be eligible for licensure from the South Dakota Board of Osteopathic and Medical Examiners. Applicants who do not meet a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

  • Address Cheyenne River Service Unit 24276 166th Street Airport Road Eagle Butte, SD 57625 US
  • Name: Joseph Dudley
  • Phone: 605-226-7203
  • Email: [email protected]

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