Health Technician (Paramedic)

Indian Health Service | Pine Ridge, SD

Posted Date 2/12/2025
Description

This position serves as a Health Technician (Paramedic) at the Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge, SD. The primary purpose is to perform advanced technical health care extender functions within the emergency medical arena in response to various accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness.

Recruitment Incentive authorized with applicable service agreement,

  • Recruitment Incentive - New Appointees
  • Relocation Incentive - Current Federal Employees
  • Performs technical health care extender functions by identifying and treating trauma/medical emergencies using routine medical techniques that will most effectively sustain the patient's life.
  • Performs safety and maintenance inspection of minor repairs on emergency and patient transport vehicles and equipment; prepares appropriate transport documents; replaces supplies, and ensures sanitation and cleanliness of patient transport vehicles.
  • Communicates orally and in writing with medical and ancillary personnel using skills in emergency communication techniques and the operation of radio equipment.
*This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) and Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12312435-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
  • Must possess a current unrestricted Paramedic Certification or Licensure from any US State or Territory.
In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Independently conducts a complete assessment, using knowledge of topographic anatomy, major body systems, emergency medicine techniques, ability to sufficiently understand the legal considerations of emergency care.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Identifies and treats trauma/medical emergencies using advanced knowledge and skill in emergency medicine techniques, employee identifies the signs and symptoms of life-threatening and non-life-threatening medical trauma injuries
OR
Completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.

You must meet all qualification requirements within three (3) months of applicant apply date.You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Salary44,959.00 - 64,952.00 Annual
Field
EMS
EMS1
Paramedic
Licensing/Credentialing Requirements
Paramedic

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