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Emergency Medical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 47 days ago
On-site Battle Creek, MI $20.7 – $26.9/hr Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJESTPISFJISTP HealthcareTrades
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The Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC) is recruiting for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The incumbents serve as EMTs in the Fire Service. NOTE: These positions are term, not-to-exceed 2-years.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems.
- →Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance.
- →EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed.
- →Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness.
- →Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug treatments.
- →Performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.
- →Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, AED, glucose monitor, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, medical supplies, radio communications equipment, and general office equipment.
- →Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol.
- →Makes modifications to the protocol, if necessary, within prescribed limits.
- →When not responding to Emergency Response Team calls, the incumbent may serve in a technical support capacity to the Emergency Department.
- →Selects the most efficient route to and from sites, taking into consideration traffic patterns, health facility locations, etc.
- →EMTs operate emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems.
- →Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles.
- →EMTs prepare appropriate patient and vehicle use documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must pass a pre-employment physical examination Must possess a current, valid US driver's license Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.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.
Personality Fit
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