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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Health Technician (Paramedic)

Prisons - Nationwide, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$63K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Paramedic) to work in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility. The role is primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients, acting as the first responder in medical emergencies, and maintaining security within the institution.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility

Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients

First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening

Determines, upon consultation with a medical provider (physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner), the most appropriate method of transportation to the local hospital

Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis

Qualification

National Registry Paramedic certificationState Paramedic licensePatient assessmentVenipunctureIV therapyEmergency medical equipmentCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship is Required

Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree. Graduate level education must be directly related to the work of the position

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

Applicant must satisfy at least one of the following conditions: Applicant maintains a current, active, and unrestricted certification as a National Registry Paramedic (NRP); OR Applicant maintains a current, active state Paramedic license in the state of the position being applied for

ALL applicants MUST upload proof of a NRP certification or Paramedic license at the time they apply

Ability to communicate and deal effectively with physicians, superiors, peers and others (including patients)

Ability to use emergency medical equipment such as electrocardiogram, telemetry/defibrillator, suction, etc)

Skill in making patient assessments, selecting and initiating appropriate treatment during medical or surgical trauma emergencies (life or death or severe injury)

Ability to assess and monitor a patient's medical condition and to initiate appropriate treatment and/or transportation

Knowledge of medication administration, doses, routes and side effects

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized at: FDC Honolulu, HI - 8.64%, MDC Guaynabo, PR - 2.49%