Health Technician (EMT)

US Indian Health Service; Belcourt (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician) to support the Emergency Department with basic health care extender duties during accidents and emergencies. On-call or standby duties may be required, and you must document duties and hours and meet federal qualification standards.

Qualifications include NR EMT certification and education/experience per GS-04/05/06, with multiple pathways to eligibility.

Qualifications

• NR Emergency Medical Technicians certification is required (Selective Placement Factor).
• GS-04 requires at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience or 2 years of related education.
• GS-05 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a 4-year degree with related coursework.
• Must meet all qualifications within 30 days of the cut-off date.

Skills

Taking vitals

Patient movement

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Two years of study with related subjects

Job description

The purpose of this position is to serve as an Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician) in the Emergency Department. The primary purpose of the position is to perform basic technical health care extender functions within the emergency medical arena in response to various accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness. On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirements

Individual Occupational Requirements Link: Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 (opm.gov)

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above)

Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.

Education and Training

For GS-3: Successful completion of l year of study that included study in medical, health, or related fields.

For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position.

For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications and Selective Placement Factor stated below.

Selective Placement Factor For all Grades GS-04/05/06

Applicants must possess and provide proof of a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification from a US State or territory.

• Must submit a copy of your certification with your application.

Minimum Qualifications

For GS-04

Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: non-professional work of a technical or support nature in the field of health and medicine such as, recording height/weight; applying sterile dressings; preparing patients for evaluation and treatment; restocking medical supplies; ensuring that medical equipment is in proper operating condition.

OR Education in place of experience: Two (2) years above high school with courses related to the occupation.

OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-04 grade level.

For GS-05

Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Taking vitals, patient movement, collecting data on scene to provide detailed reports; Communicating with team members and medical personnel to provide and receive important information about the patient's condition: Experience assisting with methods, techniques and protocols in the Emergency Medical Services.

OR Education in place of experience: Completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level.

For GS-06

Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Independently conducts a complete assessment, using knowledge of topographic anatomy, major body systems, emergency medicine techniques, ability to sufficiently understand the legal considerations of emergency care.

OR Education in place of experience: Completion of 6 months (9 semester hours) of Graduate Education that is directly related to the work of the position.

OR Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-06 grade level.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the cut off date of the announcement.