Emergency Medical Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); In loco; USD 50.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on an intermittent, non‑permanent basis for up to two years. The EMT will serve in the Fire Service at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center, performing patient assessments, triage, vital signs, and basic life support per established standards.

The role requires one year of graduate education directly related to the work, a transcript with the application, and education from an accredited

Competenze

• One (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the work of this position.
• Transcript required with application.
• Education must be from an accredited college or university (U.S. Department of Education recognition).

Mansioni

• Conducts patient assessments and triage, prioritizes treatment, and records vital signs.
• Provides basic life support including CPR and drug treatments as per protocol.
• Operates emergency vehicles and equipment and supports Urgent Care when not on response calls.

Conoscenze

Emergency medical care

Formazione

Graduate education related to EMT

Descrizione del lavoro

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position. This position is intermittent and not to exceed 2 years. This incumbent serves as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Fire Service at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs (BCVAMC) Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to: Conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems. Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance. EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed.

Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness. Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug treatments.

Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions. Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, AED, glucose monitor, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment, and general office equipment. Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol.

Makes modifications to the protocol, if necessary, within prescribed limits. When not responding to Emergency Response Team calls, the incumbent may serve in a technical support capacity to the Urgent Care of VTS. Selects the most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc. EMTs operate emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems.

Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles. EMTs prepare appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met. Provides a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure, etc.). Responsible for taking patients to and from medical areas.

Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Intermittent-Various hours/days to meet the needs of the Medical Center. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Emergency Medical Technician/PDS10138A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

One (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcript Required) A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.