Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/Mvo)

U.S. Army Medical Command • Fort Irwin, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates to join the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) as a Paramedic in the Army Emergency Medical Service, supporting an Army or joint base military installation. The announcement is open continuously, and multiple vacancies may be filled at any of the listed locations as openings become available.

The Paramedic provides basic and advanced life support and pre-hospital emergency medical care. The role responds to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental risks; assesses patients; and selects appropriate protocols based on the circumstances and patient evaluation. Care includes treating airway obstructions and respiratory arrest, wounds and trauma, pediatric emergencies and childbirth, extrication and victim packaging, and pharmacology in accordance with standing orders and protocols. The position also implements hazardous-material procedures for biological, chemical, and radiological agents.

The position is mission essential and may require rotating or irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime; unscheduled or emergency duty; and recall from scheduled duty. The employee wears a uniform and/or protective clothing, drives an emergency vehicle, and must obtain and maintain applicable state and government driving credentials. The role requires medical clearance, immunization screening, annual physicals, background investigations, and drug testing. The employee must obtain and maintain required paramedic and life-support certifications, and complete National Incident Management System training within six months of hire.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience evaluating medical emergencies to provide advanced life support care, conducting emergency examinations and interpreting vital signs, performing advanced airway care, administering emergency medicine techniques such as CPR/First Aid and basic and advanced life support, and operating an emergency vehicle.
• Unrestricted state paramedic license for the state where the installation is located, or valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification at hire. Those hired under a state paramedic license must obtain NRP certification within 52 weeks.
• Maintain current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Healthcare Providers certification or an installation-accepted Red Cross equivalent.
• Maintain current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Providers certification or an installation-accepted Red Cross equivalent.
• Maintain current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Providers certification or an installation-accepted Red Cross equivalent.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete required personnel security investigations and applicable periodic re-verification; the position may require a Tier 2 public trust investigation or, depending on location, a Tier 3 secret clearance investigation.
• Pass immunization screening and a medical clearance examination; meet physical requirements including full use of limbs, joints, muscles, vision, and hearing, and complete an annual physical.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Maintain a valid state driver's license and meet qualifications to obtain and maintain a government-issued driver's license for the position.
• Obtain and maintain National Incident Management System training within six months of hire.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Meet recurring background investigation and re-verification requirements associated with interaction with children and youth under age 18.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support and extensive pre-hospital emergency medical treatment.
• Respond to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental risks.
• Assess patient conditions and select appropriate protocols based on the circumstances and evaluation.
• Perform care for airway obstructions and respiratory arrest, wounds and emergency trauma, pediatric emergencies and childbirth, victim extrication and packaging, and pharmacology in accordance with standing orders and protocols.
• Implement hazardous-material procedures involving biological, chemical, or radiological agents.
• Operate an emergency vehicle.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized.
• Superior Qualifications Authority may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed