Emergency Department Health Tech & EMT Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking qualified candidates for an Emergency Department support role. Responsibilities include clinical support, critical observations, and accurate EKG performance within a dynamic ED setting.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience at GS-640-05 level or equivalent; volunteer work counts toward eligibility and a strong ability to adapt to rapid changes is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-640-05 in related ED work.
• Provide technical support to the Emergency Department.
• Take critical observations within their level of competencies (vital signs, mental status).
• Perform 12-lead EKGs accurately.
• Apply EKG monitoring equipment and oxygen monitoring equipment correctly.
• Oversee patients under special observation status for behavioral health emergencies.
• Volunteer work credited as qualifying experience.

Skills

Emergency department support

Clinical observation

EKG performance

Tools

EKG monitoring equipment

Oxygen monitoring equipment

Job description

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking qualified candidates for an Emergency Department support role. Responsibilities include clinical support, critical observations, and accurate EKG performance within a dynamic ED setting.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience at GS-640-05 level or equivalent; volunteer work counts toward eligibility and a strong ability to adapt to rapid changes is essential.