Licensed Paramedic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: USA MEDICAL DEPT, KAHC, CLINICAL SPT BR Responsibilities As a licensed paramedic, you will perform the following: Respond both off- and on-site to all types of emergencies, and sometimes encounter situations that are life threatening. Upon arrival at the scene, you will make an independent preliminary assessment as to the scene’s safety and the patient's status. Conducting both a complete site survey for hazardous conditions and a physical examination of the patient in order to identify the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient's condition. Based on this preliminary assessment, you will independently make choices as to how best to provide stabilizing medical interventions prescribed in protocols and, if necessary, make modifications to these protocols within prescribed limits. As a licensed paramedic, you will perform pulmonary resuscitation if breathing fails to start spontaneously upon the opening of the airway, using such techniques as mouth-to-mouth, mouth to nose, etc. You will also administer medications as needed, as well as recognize and determine the causes and basic medical implications of closed and open soft tissue wounds. You must exercise extreme care when examining, administering emergency care, and transporting the victim to prevent further discomfort, injury, or death. You must exercise control and direction over fire suppression personnel in the application of basic emergency medical procedures and treatment protocols. Independently gather as much information as possible about the victim, the cause, and effects of the illness/injury in a short time in order to quickly initiate medical treatment. You will also operate emergency vehicles in a variety of environmental and traffic conditions in emergency sites while independently taking into consideration traffic patterns, environmental factors, hospital location and status, and road conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: 1) conducting or assisting with the training of both departmental and civilian personnel in CPR, basic, and advanced emergency medical care techniques on an "as-needed" basis; 2)recognizing and determining the causes and medical implication of various medical emergencies and illnesses; 3) recognizing when treatment of an injury or illness requires the administration of a pharmaceutical and selecting the correct medication for the appropriate treatment regime as outlined in protocols or by physician direction Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One-year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a Career Program (CP) 53 - Medical position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Certain non-monetary incentives MAY be offered if deemed in the best interest of the U.S. Government and at organizational and managerial discretion.