USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Seasonal Health Technician (Paramedic)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.94/hr - $23.94/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Health Technician (Paramedic) for the National Park Service. The role involves providing emergency medical services, responding to medical emergencies, and mentoring park staff in a variety of healthcare scenarios.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will perform work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic within the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, operating independently to make patient care decisions
Respond to medical emergencies involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies in an out of hospital/field setting
Provide basic and advanced life support measures including I.V. therapy, drug therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced airway management in an out of hospital/field setting
Assist and mentor other park staff (AEMTs, EMTs, First Responders) in providing emergency medical services in the park
Operate and maintain the district's ambulance and related equipment
Cooperate with all EMS providers, including clinic staff, to provide medical care
Communicate with medical control to receive medical orders on patients
Assist in EMS training of park personnel at EMT refresher courses, EMS Endorsement, ambulance orientation, CPR, and other opportunities
Review park EMS run reports and assist with the parkwide quality assurance program
Provide assistance and input to the park EMS Coordinator on a variety of EMS issues
Operate Federal government vehicles
Complete all required medical forms and reports
May perform search and rescue, Wildland and Structural Fire, visitor assistance, and resource management work
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required
Depending on location, government housing may be available
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
If selected you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
A current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (NREMT-P) and/or an unrestricted state license
A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
A current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service
Successful completion of at least one year of full-time graduate level education with major study in a field directly related to the position
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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