Medical Care Transportation Technician

Duties to include but 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 patients vital signs as needed.
• Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history assesses status of patients 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.
• Provides a thorough safety inspection and operator maintenance (e.g. monitoring fluid levels replacing air filters and interior lights checking tire pressure etc.).
• Responsible for taking patients to and from medical areas.
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: EMTs work maximum 12-hour shifts rotating shifts including holidays and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Mandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Care Transportation Technician/PD99774S

• 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
• Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical evaluation is required.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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.

Condition of continued employment: EMT shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) no later than (NLT) 18 months after employment as condition of continued employment with VA.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/04/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

English Language Proficiency Requirement:

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to perform the duties of this position. AND
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - THREE Selective Placement Factors (SPF) have been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.

1. Must possess a valid/current state issued license/certification for eligibility for employment (EMT).
2. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification. (CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED to receive credit for further consideration).
3. Possess a valid and unrestricted state drivers license. (Please DO NOT provide drivers license. We may not accept pictures. This requirement will be verified during interview).

In addition to the English Language Proficiency and Selective Placement Factor above to qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level you must meet one of the following:


You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the Federal Service that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Medical Care Transportation Technician - EMT. Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists speech pathologists medical officers and optometrists. Therefore technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge methods and techniques of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes applying skill of body systems (e.g. skeletal muscular nervous respiratory circulatory) to conduct patient assessments and provide emergency patient medical care; operating emergency vehicles and a variety of emergency/medical equipment tools supplies; and using communication techniques and equipment to relay information to and from dispatchers and health care providers.
  OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of one (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcript Required)
  . OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. (Transcript Required)

NOTE: If you qualify based on a combination your experience must be documented in your resume and transcripts are required. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The EMTs work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients in a variety of situations. Generally the work requires recurring bending lifting stooping stretching and positioning of patients frequently under adverse conditions or in confined areas. EMTs may be required to spend prolonged periods in protective breathing apparatus and protective clothing during chemical nuclear biological or hazardous materials incidents/exercises. On a regular and recurring basis employee is exposed to infection and contagious diseases is required to work in all types of weather and traffic conditions and faces risks and discomforts at the scene of accidents to include the possibility of noxious fumes dangerous substances cuts bruises etc. requiring the EMT to comply with special safety and health precautions and/or to use protective gear. Work may also expose the EMT to patients who are intoxicated under the influence of drugs or mentally unstable resulting in belligerent and sometimes violent behavior.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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