Emergency Medical Technician

Summary

About the Position: The Emergency Medical Technician position is located with Brooke Army Medical Center, located in San Antonio, TX. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Assist on Trauma/Resuscitation teams as either a recorder or right/left side medic.
• Manage airway obstructions and respiratory arrest using maneuvers and adjuncts such as nasopharyngeal airways, oropharyngeal airways, suction, or bag valve masks.
• Treat soft tissue wounds, applies bandages, performs wound irrigation, and assist with skin closures.
• Obtain blook, blood cultures, urine, and other specimens via phlebotomy, peripherial IV insertion, and urinary catheterization.
• Perform necessary tests including vial signs, EKG's, spirometry, blood glucose and vision tests.
• Provide routine medical care and perform delegated clinical procedures under supervision of licensed providers.
• Screen adult and pediatric patients to obtain and review medical histories and update medical records.
• Recognize, stabilize, and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience working in a hospital performing patient evaluations; communicating with medical personnel to advise of patient condition; and/or providing medical attention to individuals in an emergency situation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations