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Medical Care Transportation Technician – Paramedic

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a paramedic job with the Veterans Health Administration at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. You would work on the ambulance service, responding to emergencies and transporting Veterans between medical facilities. The job has rotating shifts, including holidays, and it is not a virtual job, so you must live within or be willing to move within commuting distance.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference applies if you qualify.

What you would do

  • Respond to medical emergencies and assess patients' conditions.
  • Give basic and advanced life support, including defibrillation and IV fluids.
  • Treat trauma injuries, bleeding, and shock.
  • Safely transport patients between medical facilities.
  • Operate ambulances, medical equipment, and radio communication systems.
  • Choose efficient routes and keep the vehicle clean, stocked, and inspected.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You need one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-08 to qualify at GS-09. The experience must involve patient exams, emergency care, patient transport, emergency communications, or operating emergency or patient transport vehicles.

With education: Two full years of graduate education or a Master's degree directly related to the position can replace the experience requirement. You can also combine graduate education and experience. Education must come from an accredited college or university, and a transcript is required.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state-issued paramedic license or certification
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider certification
  • Valid and unrestricted state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with up-to-date contact information, no longer than two pages
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point preference
  • Disability letter (VA) if applicable
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: Applicants are rated under Category Rating into quality categories, from Best Qualified down to Qualified, and veterans with preference are placed higher within each category. You are also rated on your application questionnaire, your resume, and a USA Hire online assessment that measures competencies such as attention to detail, customer service, and stress tolerance. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show job title, duties, month and year start and end dates, and hours per week for each job.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be ruled ineligible.
  • Do not send a copy of your driver's license; it will be verified at interview.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Paramedics work rotating shifts, including holidays, with occasional recall and 24/7 coverage. Mandatory overtime may be required when runs run past scheduled hours.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
  • Obtain National Registered EMT (Paramedic) certification within 18 months
  • Must be able to repeatedly lift, bend, and move patients, often in tight spaces

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$68,999 – $89,703 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
CARZ-13099232-27-BLM

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