Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $66,436.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Job Description
The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of our nation’s veterans through a nationwide network of medical facilities offering comprehensive medical services. The VHA is a crucial component of the federal government’s commitment to providing high-quality medical care to veterans, ensuring that they receive timely, compassionate, and effective treatment. Employing skilled healthcare professionals, the VHA integrates cutting-edge medical practices and advanced support services in a variety of clinical settings including emergency rooms, acute care, and urgent care clinics. This commitment underscores the VHA’s mission to improve the health and well-being of... Show More
Job Requirements
- meet time-in-grade requirements if currently or previously employed in federal service
- provide proof of qualifications with transcripts if education is the basis for eligibility
- ability to perform physical requirements including heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), walking, standing, kneeling, climbing, and operation of motor vehicles
- ability to work in varying environmental conditions such as excessive heat, cold, humidity, noise, and exposure to infected or contaminated materials
- ability to work mandatory overtime and different shifts including day, night, and swing shifts
- possess near vision correctable to Jaeger 1 to 4 and far vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other
- capable of rapid mental and muscular coordination
- must be able to work effectively under stress
Job Qualifications
- one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or higher
- knowledge of majority of human body systems including skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and genitourinary
- experience with basic life support procedures
- experience in patient transport and emergency vehicle operation
- proficiency in communication techniques within emergency response contexts
- ability to apply emergency care protocols for hazardous material incidents
- graduate education of two full years or a master's degree may be substituted for experience
- combination of graduate education and specialized experience may be considered
Job Duties
- perform basic and advanced life support procedures
- respond to accidents and medical emergencies that may be life-threatening
- provide transportation of patients to medical treatment facilities
- use communication equipment to relay accurate information to dispatchers and health care providers
- operate emergency or patient transport vehicles
- apply protocols and treatments for emergency care involving chemical, nuclear, biological, and hazardous materials incidents
- collaborate effectively with emergency medical teams and healthcare personnel
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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