- Position Title
- Lead Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12434784-24-AH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 7, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
FOUR Selective Placement Factors (SPF) have been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Lead Paramedic must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification. I possess this certification. (CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED to receive credit for further consideration).
3.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Lead Paramedic must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Certification. I possess this certification. (CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED to receive credit for further consideration).
4.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out: Medical Care Transportation Technician - Lead Paramedic must possess a valid/current state issued/certification for eligibility for employment (Paramedic). I possess this certification (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED to receive credit for further consideration).
5.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out: I possess a valid and unrestricted state driver's license. (DO NOT provide driver's license. We may not accept pictures. This requirement will be verified during interview).
In addition to the English Language Proficiency and Selective Placement Factors above, to qualify for this position at the GS-10 grade level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements. Select the one statement that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Medical Care Transportation Technician - Lead Paramedic? Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: leading paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMT), providing or arranges for employee training; applying skill of body systems (e.g., skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory) to conduct patient assessments and provide out-of-hospital emergency patient medical care, handling and stabilizing for transport; calculating patient medication doses considering various factors such as potential interaction with other medications, patient weight, and method of delivery. operating emergency vehicles and a variety of emergency/medical equipment, tools, supplies, and communication/radio equipment.
7.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Do you possess successfully completed two and a half (2.5) full years of graduate education directly related to the work of this position? This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
8.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Do you possess equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of a Master's degree) and experience, described above, to meet total qualification requirements?
The following statements pertain to Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Identifies, distributes, and balances the workload and tasks among the line Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in accordance with established workflow and/or skill level.
10.
Makes day-to-day adjustments to accomplish the workload, in accordance with established priorities or directives from the supervisor, and ensures timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
11.
Reviews the work of EMTs and Paramedics to ensure that the supervisor's instructions, work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
The following statements pertain to Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Operates or utilizes various vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, blood pressure cuff, glucose monitor, AED, 12 lead EKG, non-invasive airway equipment, oxygen administration devices pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment and general office equipment.
13.
Transport patients in need of Advance Life Support level care to and from various locations including inter-facility transport.
14.
Prioritizes transports for patients and employs a variety of established techniques, methods and equipment during transport to the appropriate medical facility.
15.
Assist in transporting non-ambulatory patients as directed and ensure all safety protocols for these particular patient groups are followed throughout the transport.
The following statements pertain to Patient Care - Knowledge of direct patient care techniques, including activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulating patients, infection control, and emergency response; uses appropriate safety precautions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Conducts patient assessments, to ensure safe of vehicle transport. Conducts examination of the patient's condition to determine the need for assistance when entering and exiting the vehicle.
17.
Cleans and sanitizes all reusable equipment and ensures all disposable equipment is disposed of in the appropriate manner. Follows facility infections control guidelines.
18.
Understand indications, dosing, and administer oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.
The following statements pertain to Clinical Data Collection/Documentation - Gathers/documents essential and accurate information about patients such as medical history, vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, pertinent health problems, current medications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Performs assessments to obtain history, status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills and level of consciousness for the purpose of safe transport.
20.
Provide and gather information on the human body structure, function, illnesses and diseases, and the treatment procedure supporting patient charting.
21.
Paramedics shall perform patient triage and take/records patient's vital signs as needed.
The following statements pertain to Emergency Care - Recognizes signs of medical emergencies; applies knowledge of basic first-aid principles in responding to emergency situations. Knowledge of emergency medical methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments. Performs emergency medicine techniques to determine, based on the diagnosis of the patient, the approach or combination of approaches that will most effectively sustain the patient's life.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Administers Basic and Advanced Life Support care in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacingmanual defibrillation and or medications. Provides respiratory care, including intubation and ventilation management.
23.
Conducts or assists with the training of personnel in CPR, basic and advanced emergency medical care techniques.
24.
Respond to on-campus emergency calls and provide advanced life support to patients in concordance with established protocols.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.