Emergency Medical Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator)
- Location:
- Kentucky, Fort Campbell
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 21/11/2025
- End Date:
- 01/12/2025
- Offering Type:
- Term
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About U.S. Army Medical Command
Become a part of the Army’s Global Veterinary Medical Practice (GVMP) – A challenging yet rewarding employment opportunity! The GVMP operates veterinary treatment facilities (VTFs) on most military installations for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. Your work will be dedicated to pet health within the military community and in support of the United States Army Medical Command. Animal Health is an integral part of the Army’s public health mission and touches the lives of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, military members, and their families. GVMP employees work closely with both Military Veterinary Medical Officers and civilian Veterinarians to provide quality healthcare to privately owned animals and deliver the highest level of customer service while adhering to federal and state guidelines and regulations. Due to this organization’s unique mission, GVMP relies heavily on a motivated and dedicated workforce. We strive to deliver quality care by placing importance on maintaining a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals.
Job 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: Serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) support provider in the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Provides appropriate on scene life support and operates ambulance. This is a Term position not to exceed 1 year and 1 day and position may be extended or made permanent.
Major duties
Conducts a complete examination of patients to determine nature, extent, and seriousness of various conditions and searches for medical alert symbols. Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety established emergency medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to the appropriate medical facility. When operating an emergency or patient transport vehicle, selects the most efficient route to and from the site of the emergency considering traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc. Decontaminates the vehicle in accordance with Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) standards. Works in the Emergency Department to provide patient care within the scope of practice of EMT training and experience. Obtains information from patients required to check-in for treatment such as chief complaint and medical history. Takes, records, and monitors patient’s baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
Qualification
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 which includes: 1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, AND (3) operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.