Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic to join their team. This role involves providing critical emergency medical services and patient transportation in various healthcare settings. Ideal candidates will possess essential certifications and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care and safety. Join a dynamic environment where your skills will make a significant impact on the lives of veterans and their families. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital service while advancing your career in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state license/certification for Paramedic.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced life support procedures.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and dispatchers.

Skills

Emergency Response

Patient Transportation

Communication with Dispatchers

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Two years of graduate education

Tools

Emergency/Transport Vehicles

Job description

This Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic position is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), Ambulance Service, in various VA Medical Center (VAMC) locations with an emergency room, acute care or urgent care clinic, or other similar departments performing basic and advanced life support procedures. This position is located at the VAMC, Asheville, NC.

Duties

*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

The major duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - Four Selective Placement Factors (SPF) have been identified for this position. Applicants must meet these prerequisites to be considered:

• Must possess a valid/current state issued license/certification for eligibility for employment (Paramedic).
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification.
• Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification.
• Possess a valid and unrestricted state driver's license. (This will be verified during interview; do not submit a copy of your driver’s license.)

In addition, to qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level, involving knowledge of body systems, emergency response, patient transportation, communication with dispatchers and healthcare providers, and operation of emergency/transport vehicles.

-OR-

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Two years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the position (transcript required).

-OR-

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent combinations of graduate education and experience (transcript required).

Assessment

You will be evaluated on competencies including Clinical Data Collection/Documentation, Emergency Care, First Response, Patient Care, and Transportation.

Additional Information

Experience can include paid, unpaid, volunteer, or service programs. All must include specific duties and hours worked.

Physical requirements involve heavy lifting, prolonged bending and positioning, and exposure to hazardous conditions and contagious diseases.

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