Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/Motor Vehicle Operator)

U.S. Army Medical Command•Fort Stewart, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates for competitive-service positions with the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). The announcement is open continuously, and multiple vacancies may be filled at any of the listed locations as they become available. The Paramedic serves in the Army Emergency Medical Service at an Army or joint base military installation, providing basic and advanced life support and pre-hospital care. The position may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary; temporary appointments may be extended in one-year increments up to three years, and term appointments may be extended up to eight years. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives, as well as superior qualifications authority, may be authorized. The role responds to emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental hazards; assesses patients and selects appropriate treatment protocols; and performs emergency procedures in accordance with standing orders and protocols. The position addresses hazardous-material incidents involving biological, chemical, or radiological agents. It requires a valid state driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued driver's license, as well as the required paramedic and life-support certifications. The employee must be available for rotating or irregular shifts, weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins. This is a mission-essential position and requires a uniform and/or protective clothing. Employment is subject to citizenship and security requirements, medical clearance, immunization screening and annual seasonal influenza vaccination (unless an exemption is recognized), pre-employment and random drug testing, and a one-year probationary period. The employee must obtain and maintain National Incident Management System training within six months of hire. A personnel security investigation is required; the investigation level may depend on location. The position also has recurring interaction with children and youth and related background-investigation and reverification requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses, operating a patient transport vehicle, and providing advanced life support to patients; this experience is typical of the GS-07 level.
Unrestricted state paramedic license for the state where the installation is located, or valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification at hire. Those hired with a state license must obtain NRP certification within 52 weeks.
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent, as required by the installation; certification must be maintained.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent, as required by the installation; certification must be maintained.
Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent, as required by the installation; certification must be maintained.
Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued driver's license for the position.
Meet physical requirements, including full use of limbs, joints, and muscles, and adequate vision and hearing; pass medical clearance and annual physical examinations.
Pass required personnel security investigation and background checks; investigation may be Tier 2 or, depending on location, Tier 3.
Complete required immunization screening and receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless a recognized exemption is provided.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, and accident-related drug testing.
Obtain and maintain National Incident Management System training within six months of hire.
Complete a one-year probationary period.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Provide direct deposit of pay.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency medical treatment at an Army or joint base installation.
Respond to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental risks.
Assess patients and select appropriate emergency-care protocols based on the circumstances and the paramedic’s evaluation.
Perform procedures for airway obstructions and respiratory arrest, wounds and emergency trauma, pediatrics and childbirth, victim extrication and packaging, and pharmacology in accordance with standing orders and protocols.
Implement hazardous-material procedures for biological, chemical, or radiological agents.
Operate a motor vehicle and maintain the required state and government-issued driver's licenses.
Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as a mission-essential employee.
Work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays, and overtime or unscheduled duty as required.