Health Technician (EMT)
Responds to emergency medical assistance calls by patrol vehicle, emergency vehicle, and / or on foot while adhering to NPS Protocols, park standard operating procedures, governing traffic ordinances and laws pertaining to the operation of emergency and patrol vehicles. Independently conducts accurate and complete patient assessments in the clinical setting, and in the field. Uses advanced knowledge of topographic anatomy, knowledge of major body systems, knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures and knowledge relevant to understanding the legal considerations of emergency care. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of life-threatening and non-life-threatening trauma and medical emergencies. Provides appropriate basic treatment as outlined in governing protocol(s), in route, or until advanced or definitive care is provided. Conducts field treatment at scene, in route or until definitive care is provided. Assists with patient treatment in clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a higher level provider. Performs initial triage of patient(s), following by patient assessment. . Appropriately determines the nature of illness/mechanism of injury, and seriousness of the patient's condition. Selects appropriate patient treatment protocol and/or modifies protocols independently from basic approaches, if necessary. Identifies and treats trauma and medical emergencies using knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques/procedures, topographic anatomy, and major body systems (e.g.; skeletal, muscular, nervous, etc.). Appropriately documents all assessment findings, treatments and procedures, patient demographics, insurance and billing information. Demonstrates literacy in computerized information systems. Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology. Ensures excellent condition of all clinic supplies, medication, and equipment to include checking expiration dates, stock amounts, functionality, cleanliness and repair/replacement as needed. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/28/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount o qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
non-professional work of a technical or support nature in the field of health and medicine, such as taking vital signs; conducting accurate and complete patient assessment in the field, ambulance and/or clinical setting; performing initial triage of patients; appropriately determining the nature, extent, and seriousness of patient's condition and identifying appropriate patient treatment protocols; identifying and treating trauma and medical emergencies using knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques/ procedures, topographic anatomy, and major body systems (e.g. skeletal, muscular, nervous, etc.); communicating clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff, and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to this Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician). You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree may be creditable, along with 12 semester hours in subjects directly related to the work of the position. The sum of the percentages must equal or exceed 100%. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount o qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
non-professional work of a technical or support nature in the field of health and medicine, such as taking vital signs; conducting accurate and complete patient assessment in the field, ambulance and/or clinical setting; performing initial triage of patients; appropriately determining the nature, extent, and seriousness of patient's condition and identifying appropriate patient treatment protocols; identifying and treating trauma and medical emergencies using knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques/ procedures, topographic anatomy, and major body systems (e.g. skeletal, muscular, nervous, etc.); communicating clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff, and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to this Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician). You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree may be creditable, along with 12 semester hours in subjects directly related to the work of the position. The sum of the percentages must equal or exceed 100%. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$40,345 to $52,452 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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