About the Position: This position is located at the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Perform paramedic level emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre-hospital care. Identify, treat, communicate, and document airway obstructions, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. Perform advanced airway techniques including the use of an esophageal or dual lumen airway device, oral intubation using laryngoscopy, needle or surgical cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression, and automatic transport ventilator devices. Perform pulmonary resuscitation if breathing fails to start spontaneously upon the opening of the airway, using appropriate techniques such as mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-nose, and mask-to-mouth. Control external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock with pneumatic anti-shock garments. Splint and immobilize fractures and dislocations for transport. Respond to on-site accidents or other emergencies involving injury and/or illness. Perform routine medical technician duties in the Emergency Room, acute care clinic, primary care clinic, or similar type location. Operate Emergency Vehicle (EV).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
• Position requires a current a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification or a US state issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.

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. Basic Requirement for Emergency Medical Technician (Ambulance Driver): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing emergency medical treatment; responding to on-site accidents or other emergencies; and operating an emergency vehicle (EV). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CD DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-NELLIS AFB DO NOT CONTACT Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk