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Lead Medical Care Transportation Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
On-site San Antonio, TX $69K – $90K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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This position is assigned to the Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), Ambulance Service, in various VA Medical Center (VAMC) locations with an emergency room, acute care or urgent care clinic, or other similar departments performing basic and advanced life support procedures.
What You'll Do
- →The Lead Medical Care Transportation Technician performs technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services).
- →In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic, the incumbent will, as a regular and recurring part of their assignment, lead three or more Paramedics and a cadre of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- →The major duties include but are not limited to: Identifies, distributes, and balances the workload and tasks among the line Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in accordance with established workflow and/or skill level.
- →Makes day-to-day adjustments to accomplish the workload, in accordance with established priorities or directives from the supervisor, and ensures timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.
- →Obtains assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly.
- →Reviews the work of EMTs and Paramedics work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
- →Amends or corrects work performance not meeting established standards.
- →Trains, or arranges for the training, of the EMT and Paramedic team members and uses the methods and techniques of team building to accomplish tasks or projects.
- →Assists in scheduling the Paramedics and EMTs in accordance with VHA guidelines and VAMC directives, providing sufficient coverage required to meet the needs of the Ambulance Service.
- →Initially reviews leave/scheduling changes and forwards to supervisor for concurrence/approval.
- →Resolves simple, informal, complaints and refers significant issues, problems, and personnel needs, to the supervisor.
- →Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information as required.
- →Provides oversight and coordination of process improvement initiatives, assures teamwork, and addresses customer service issues in the Ambulance Service.
- →Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening.
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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: You may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination 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) Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted state issued driver's license.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 64b79d73-4083-4962-b084-2e12bda41052
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