This position is located within the Emergency Department of the Whiteriver Service Unit located in Whiteriver, AZ. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care within the scope of practice of the paramedic license.

Duties

Provides comprehensive care and is perceptive of subtle changes in the signs and symptoms of the multi-system injured or ill patient. Develops a plan to provide direct patient care to clients, which involves the assessment and evaluation applicable to emergent care. Independently determines those situations that are life threatening emergencies. Maintains health records by documenting observations, interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and client response.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent at the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: non-professional work of a technical or support nature in the field of health and medicine, such as assessing patient's conditions by interviewing patients; continually monitoring and assessing patient's clinical condition; and administering oxygen, assisting with the following: control of hemorrhage; cleaning, bandaging, wounds; stabilizing, splinting, reduction and casting fractures, and caring for behavioral emergencies. OR Completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualification for this position. The total percentage must equals at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-07 grade level. Selective Placement Factor: Certification Professional certification as a paramedic (EMT-P) in Arizona. You MUST submit a copy of your certification and/or licensure with your application. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTORS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Phoenix Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]