Supervisory Health Technician (Paramedic)

This position serves as a Supervisory Paramedic at the Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge, SD. The primary purpose of the position is to supervise a shift or section of the ambulance program and the secondary purpose is to perform advanced technical health care extender functions within the emergency medical arena in response to various accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Supervise multiple employees and set priorities, ensure policy and procedures are being followed; provide life-saving medical treatment in emergency situations to include initial patient examination, prompt and efficient patient care, patient handling, and patient transport in accordance with protocols; assist in evaluating the Emergency Medical Services department performance and managing department budget.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Must possess a current unrestricted Paramedic Certification or Licensure from any US State or Territory.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within eight months of initial apply date.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director and the Emergency Department Medical Director with continuously auditing the EMS program to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Independently conducts a complete assessment using advance knowledge of topographic anatomy; knowledge of major body systems; knowledge of emergency medical techniques; and knowledge to understand legal considerations of emergency care.
• Assists with moving, lifting, and carrying patients to emergency vehicles and appropriate treatment facility. Performs safety and maintenance inspection on emergency and patient transport vehicles and equipment. Maintains a thorough knowledge of current Paramedic standard of care and scope of practice.
• The incumbent plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and prepares schedules for completion of work; evaluates work performance of subordinates; advise or counsel employees on work and administrative matters; interview candidates for positions; hear and resolve complaints from employees; effects minor disciplinary measures; identify training needs of employees; approves leave, etc.

Salary : $59,966