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 at US Army Medical Activity Blanchfield Army Community Hospital at Fort Campbell.

Duties

Determine the shortest and safest route to the incident location while gathering pertinent data prior to arrival. Conduct both a complete site survey for hazardous conditions and a physical examination of the patient in order to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient's condition. Provide appropriate treatment from a variety of prescribed protocols for patients. Prioritize care for incidents that involve more than one patient. Maintain radio and telephone communications with designated installation health facilities and Emergency Operations Center.

Requirements

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• 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.
• Position requires current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as "PARAMEDIC"
• This position requires the completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) course 6 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the completion of the duty National Institute Management Safety (NIMS) course IS200, IS700, IS800a and IS100 for EMS personnel within 6 months of entrance on duty.
• This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• This is an inclement weather position. The incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during inclement weather condition.
• This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• Incumbent must possess upon entrance of duty and maintain certification in American Heart or Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining their certifications.
• This position requires a uniform.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

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 initiating intravenous (IV) therapy; 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). 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. Licensure/Certification: Current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a Paramedic; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification -American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address M1-W2L8AA BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk