Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Found in: beBee S US - 3 weeks ago

Battle Creek, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is located in the Fire Department at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Its purpose to provide fire suppression, protection, inspection and emergency medical services to VA Medical Center facilities, Battle Creek, MI.



Duties

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responds to all medical center alarms, performs such firefighting duties as determining the nature and extent of the fire, the appropriate action required, laying and connecting hoses, directing fire streams, operating firefighting equipment, ventilating burning buildings, performing evacuations and rescues, administering appropriate emergency treatments, etc.
  • Drives and operates multiple fire engines, ambulances, and other Fire Department vehicles to scene of fire following predetermined route or selecting alternate route when necessary. Positions vehicle considering such factors as wind direction, sources of water and hazards from falling structures.
  • Operates pumps, foam generators, nozzles, and other similar equipment. Determines proper pressures for the distances to be pumped and the number of lines being used. Applies principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow friction and friction loss. Maintains a constant awareness of water levels in self-contained tanks and warns hand-line and rescue personnel when tanks are close to running dry.
  • Performs checks, tests, and maintenance on pumper and equipment, troubleshoots and corrects problems during actual operations.
  • Operates the Medical Center ambulance for response to medical and code emergencies on the grounds of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center including life threatening emergencies.
  • Will provide non-invasive procedures following State and Federal Emergency Medical Basic Life Support Protocols and in support of the attending Medical center physician or offsite paramedics responding to the campus and will provide on-scene direction to VAFD members with a lower level of emergency medical response training.
  • The Firefighter/EMT will be a member of the Medical Center Emergency Team for emergency medical response involving injuries or illness of patients, staff, and visitors to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. His or her response will consist of the minimum Basic Life Support (BLS) duties:
  • Employ all sources of information in order to determine the nature of the person's illness or extent of injury.
  • Performs initial and on-going focused patient assessment and physical examination to determine priority of patient care based upon initial findings.
  • Takes, records, and monitors patient's baseline vital signs.
  • Attempts to ascertain whether the patient has preexisting medical problems and to obtain a comprehensive drug history from the patient.
  • Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or automated external defibrillation (AED)
  • Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats for shock.
  • Applies oxygen therapy to personnel experiences signs of difficulty breathing by applying a non-rebreather or nasal cannula mask.
  • Splints and immobilizes fractures and dislocations for transport.
  • Establishes communication with the receiving facility, providing all patient information including estimated time of arrival.
  • Employs a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport as soon as possible.
  • Assists Advanced Life Support staff including physicians and nurses.
  • Prepares appropriate and relevant patient documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met and accurately reported.
  • Incumbent is certified according to the VHA Directive 7718 as a Firefighter II and the Hazardous Materials Operations Level. The incumbent must also possess valid certifications as a Pumper Driver/Operator and Fire Inspector II upon hire. A current National Registry or State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic level certification is also required upon hire.
  • Incumbent is required to possess a valid state driver's license and employee must participate in a drug testing program.
  • Incumbent must pass an annual physical examination in accordance with established medical standards based on NFPA 1500 and 1583.
  • The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) will typically work a 48-hour tour of duty that averages to 72 hours per week, 144 hours per pay period to accomplish the goals and mission of the Medical Center. This schedule may be modified to meet the needs of the medical center. The Firefighter will occasionally work overtime for staffing purposes or when designated by management.

Work Schedule: 48 hours on followed by 48/72 hours off
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Firefighter (Basic Life Support)/PD91616A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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