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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located within the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Emergency Medical Services, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Responsibilities Monitor patients exhibiting signs of shock for changes in level of consciousness and vital signs. Control external bleeding with direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, or tourniquets and treat shock. Recognize, stabilize, and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Use a variety of light rescue tools and equipment for removal of victims/patients. Set up specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, external cardiac compression devices, and point-of-care blood testing (cardiac panels or glucose levels). After each trip, replace used linens, blankets, and other supplies, sends supplies and equipment for sterilization, ensure ambulance is decontaminated and ready for the next run. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience 1) evaluating trauma and medical emergencies to provide proper treatment, 2) administering emergency medicine techniques such as CPR/First Aid and Basic Life Support, 3) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, and 4) operating an emergency vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Licensure/Certification: 1. Must have at a minimum, state certification at his/her grade level and obtain certification by the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT's) within 12 months after appointment. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your licensure/certification with application). 2. Must possess and maintain a Basic Cardiac Life (BLS) Support Certification. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. May be required to assume critical and essential personnel status during inclement weather/emergencies. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. Incumbent may be required to perform duties in a hazardous chemical environment, to include wearing of various types of masks or respirators and other PPE. Requires use of Personal Protective Equipment such as OSHA Level B-D. Employee is required to wear Respiratory protection in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time. May be required to attend and/or participate in intensive training programs as required to support the ambulance service mission. Initial hires may be made with a valid National Registry EMT certification however, they must obtain and maintain a Missouri state EMT certification within 52 weeks of the date-of-hire. Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required up to 5% of the time. This position requires regular periods of strenuous physical exertion such as lifting and carrying the standard ambulance stretcher (100+ pounds) plus.