What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Defense Health Agency?
Summary About the Position : About the Position : This position is with Reynolds Army Health Clinic located at Fort Sill, OK. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Responsibilities Respond on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses; sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening. Conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Prioritize treatments for patient having multiple problems and employs a variety of established emergency medicine techniques, methods and equipment to the appropriate medical facility. Document procedures or treatment rendered. Perform thorough safety and maintenance inspections and minor repairs on emergency and patient transport vehicles and a variety of medical equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions Of Employment Continued : The incumbent will be enrolled in a medical surveillance program and must meet the requirements outlined to support the Chemical Surety mission. An annual physical as well as an annual medical surveillance exam is required. Employee is subject to an annual respiratory fitness exam for the proper wear and usage of a chemical protective mask. The Medical Surveillance exam will include a respirator clearance for a 12-month period. The incumbent will receive an annual and bi-annual fit test. The incumbent will be required to have their M-40 exchanged every six (6) months as well as a new fit test for the mask that has been issued. Please note that the employee is subject to a respiratory fitness exam at any time. Both male and female employees must maintain full compliance of all hair and facial hair standards in accordance with Army Regulation. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations. This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. QUALIFICATIONS Who May Apply : US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and / or 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 which includes demonstrated experience : Providing emergency medical assistance and transport that included conducting triage and basic assessment of patients; administering IV's and operating an ambulance or a hospital providing emergency assistance as needed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education : One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, which supports the knowledge, skills and ability to do the work of the position. NOTE : You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. NOTE : You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit : Additional Information Permanent positions : One year trial / probationary period may be required. Term positions : One year trial / probationary period may be required. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Permanent, term, part-time, intermittent or temporary positions may be filled from this solicitation. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is temporary, full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Temporary Positions : A temporary position is time limited and may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment. Term Positions : A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years. Position may require employee to wear a uniform and / or protective clothing. Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and / or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Position may be designated as Emergency Essential. Position may be designated as Key. Position is designated as Mission Essential. This may be an obligated position. 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. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
