EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (MVO)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) support provider in the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Provides appropriate on scene life support and operates ambulance. Responsibilities Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Determines treatment priorities for multi-injury patients and utilizes appropriate emergency medical equipment and techniques during transport to a medical facility. Navigates emergency vehicles using the most direct and efficient routes based on current traffic conditions and hospital locations. Cleans and disinfects patient transport vehicles according to established Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) decontamination guidelines. Delivers direct patient care within the hospital's Emergency Department in strict alignment with EMT training and scope of practice. Takes, records, and monitors patient’s baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure and pulse. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: 1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, AND (3) operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Licensure/Certification: Must provide copy of certifications Valid state EMT Certification - Initial hires may be made with a valid state EMT certification; however, they must obtain andmaintain a National Registry EMT certification within 52 weeks of the date-of-hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Time in Grade: Time in grade does not apply because this is a DoD DHA solicitation and subsequent appointments result in a new federal civil service appointment Education 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. Additional 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. 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. This is a Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.