Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic - Recruitment Incentive

Veterans Health Administration • Oklahoma City, OK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), Ambulance Service, at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role performs basic and advanced life support procedures and supports ambulance services at VA medical center locations with emergency rooms, acute care or urgent care clinics, or similar departments. The position is not virtual; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location.

The paramedic responds to emergencies, assesses and treats patients, and transports them to appropriate medical facilities. The work includes operating emergency vehicles and medical equipment, communicating with dispatchers and healthcare providers, choosing routes, and preparing vehicles for subsequent runs. Paramedics work rotating shifts, including holidays, and may be recalled to maintain round-the-clock emergency department and ambulance coverage. Mandatory overtime may be required when runs extend beyond scheduled hours. Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. If the employee does not already hold National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) certification, it must be obtained within 18 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 performing work related to the position, including patient examinations, emergency response and basic life support, patient transportation, communications with dispatchers and healthcare providers, and operation of emergency or patient transport vehicles; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• A valid and current state-issued Paramedic license or certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider certification, maintained throughout employment.
• A valid, unrestricted state driver's license.
• If not already certified as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic), obtain that certification within 18 months of employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of extended heavy patient moving and lifting, recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and patient positioning; work may involve confined or adverse conditions and prolonged use of protective breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; males born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must complete required application steps and online assessment; selected applicants are subject to a drug test, background/security investigation, and onboarding requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Respond to accidents and emergencies involving injury, illness, or life-threatening conditions.
• Triage patients; record vital signs; assess patient condition and obtain patient history.
• Make preliminary assessments, determine whether and how a patient can be moved, and select an appropriate destination for transport.
• Provide Basic and Advanced Life Support, monitor cardiac conditions and defibrillation, administer IV fluid resuscitation, and manage trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock.
• Operate emergency transport vehicles and medical equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Use telephone and radio communications equipment and systems to coordinate with dispatchers and healthcare providers.
• Select efficient routes based on traffic, weather, and healthcare facility locations; read highway maps, program GPS devices, and follow instructions.
• Decontaminate vehicles, replace supplies and medical equipment, and perform safety inspections and operator maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position eligibility.
• Prior federal or military service may be credited toward annual leave accrual if requested and approved before appointment; approval is not guaranteed.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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