Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician - Paramedic

Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician

*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

The Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician performs technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services). In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic, the person in this position will, as a regular and recurring part of their assignment, exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities over the Ambulance Services Program (ASP). The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees all aspects of the Ambulance Services Program (ASP);
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to creates, adjusts and approves ASP employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests; interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment; observes performance and develops performance standards; resolves formal and informal complaints; prepares and recommends awards or bonuses; provides advice and counsel related to work and administrative matters; assures subordinates are trained, etc.;
• Prepares forecasts of funds needed for equipment, materials and supplies;
• Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses;
• Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures;
• Performs patient triage and records patient's vital signs;
• Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards;
• Provides fluid resuscitation by IV and manages trauma injuries;
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment;
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals;
• Operates the emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems;
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility; and,
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Supervisory Paramedics may work rotating shifts, including holidays, and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours. Condition of continued employment: Paramedic shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than (NLT) 18 months after employment as condition of continued employment with VA.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved