Seasonal Health Technician (Paramedic)

Job OverviewThese positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty : March-July

• For more park(s) information, please visit find a park.DutiesYou will perform work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic within the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, operating independently to make patient care decisions.Respond to medical emergencies involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies in an out of hospital / field setting.Provide basic and advanced life support measures including I.V. therapy, drug therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced airway management in an out of hospital / field setting.Assist and mentor other park staff (AEMTs, EMTs, First Responders) in providing emergency medical services in the park.Operate and maintain the district's ambulance and related equipment.Cooperate with all EMS providers, including clinic staff, to provide medical care.

Communicate with medical control to receive medical orders on patients.Assist in EMS training of park personnel at EMT refresher courses, EMS Endorsement, ambulance orientation, CPR, and other opportunities.Review park EMS run reports and assist with the parkwide quality assurance program.Provide assistance and input to the park EMS Coordinator on a variety of EMS issues.Operate Federal government vehicles.Complete all required medical forms and reports.May perform search and rescue, Wildland and Structural Fire, visitor assistance, and resource management work.This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at anytime without notification.Not all locations listed will be filling positions.

Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.

#J-