Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic

Veterans Health Administration • Tulsa, OK

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician -Paramedic position is located at Eastern Oklahoma VAHCS in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The position will be assigned to Medicine Inpatient/ER service, reporting directly to the Ambulance Medical Director. The position will also work closely in collaboration with the Mobility Manager. THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION. The Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician performs technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services). In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic, the person in this position will, as a regular and recurring part of their assignment, exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities over the Ambulance Services Program (ASP).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including application, assessment, and questionnaire
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period
• Paramedic shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than (NLT) 18 months after employment as condition of continued employment with VA
• Proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Must possess a valid/current state issued license/certification for eligibility for employment (Paramedic)
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification
• Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification
• Possess a valid and unrestricted state driver's license
• At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-10) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Medical Care Transportation Technician - Supervisory Paramedic. Specialized experience is serving as a lead/supervisor and technical advisor pertaining to emergency medical services; performing the duties and responsibilities of a paramedic that includes but is not limited to responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness; supervising and/or administering life-sustaining aid to patients; performing patient triage and employing a variety of advanced emergency medicine procedures during transport; planning the work of other paramedics and subordinate staff members; and observing workers' performance and conducting performance evaluations.
• Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an internship where it is directly related to the work of the Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician position.
• Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the Ambulance Services Program (ASP)
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to creates, adjusts and approves ASP employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests; interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment; observes performance and develops performance standards; resolves formal and informal complaints; prepares and recommends awards or bonuses; provides advice and counsel related to work and administrative matters; assures subordinates are trained, etc.
• Prepares forecasts of funds needed for equipment, materials and supplies
• Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses
• Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures
• Performs patient triage and records patient's vital signs
• Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards
• Provides fluid resuscitation by IV and manages trauma injuries
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
• Operates the emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree