Medical Care Transportation Tech- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ( intermittent)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems.
• Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance.
• EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed.
• Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.
• Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug treatments. Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, AED, glucose monitor, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment, and general office equipment.
• Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol. Makes modifications to the protocol, if necessary, within prescribed limits.
• When not responding to Emergency Response Team calls, the incumbent may serve in a technical support capacity to the VA Fire Department.
• Selects the most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc. EMTs operate emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems.
• Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles. EMTs prepare appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met.
• Provides a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure, etc.).
• Responsible for taking patients to and from medical areas.
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Condition of continued employment: EMT shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than 18 months after employment as condition of continued employment with VA.

Work Schedule: EMTs may work rotating shifts, including holidays, and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the VA Fire 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.

Compressed/Flexible: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Medical Care Transportation Tech- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (intermittent)/ PD99774S

Physical Requirements: The EMT's work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients in a variety of situations. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined areas. EMTs may be required to spend prolonged periods in protective breathing apparatus and protective clothing during chemical, nuclear, biological, or hazardous materials incidents/exercises.