Emergency Medical Technician - Sanford Federal

Introduction: Sanford Federal, Inc.

(SANFORD) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned federal professional services company, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cybersecurity, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services. We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job title: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

Job type: Full-time Working hours: Flexible

Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073

JOB OVERVIEW: Sanford Federal, Inc. Is looking for fourteen 14 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to support the Health Administration Service of the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System at Los Angeles Healthcare System, and there still only 5 positions left.

REQUIREMENTS:

1-We need fourteen (14) Emergency Medical Technicians, Hours of work may be flexible, bothfull-time and part-time as determined by the VA. Overtime and Holiday Hours may beauthorized as determined by the VA.

2-Offeror shall provide copies of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and FirstAid Certification for a minimum of five (5) staff members proposed to perform services. Theproposed staff members provided to satisfy SP1 must be the same as those provided to satisfySP2.

3-Offeror shall provide copies of valid California Department of Transportation Class B withPassenger P Endorsement and air brake Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for a minimum of

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five (5) staff members proposed to perform services. The proposed staff members provided to satisfy SP2 must be the same as those provided to satisfy SP1.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1-The EMT shall work with the Veterans Transportation Service to provide transportationservices for veterans in inpatient ambulatory settings, facilitate the manual transportation ofambulatory, wheelchair, and/or gurney-bound patients, and perform ongoing patient care dutiesduring patient transport.

2-The EMT shall transport patients to and from vehicles and their healthcare appointments.

3-The EMT shall transport and/or assist in the transportation of patients from their homes totheir healthcare appointments on VA campuses or return patients from receiving healthcare onVA campuses to their homes.

4-The EMT shall verify passengers against manifest and complete paperwork such as trip ticketsand records indicating the amount and type of fuel dispensed. The EMT shall adhere to all State,local, and installation traffic laws and ordinances. The EMT shall be required to maneuver thevehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets/roadways and congestedparking lots which include maneuvering the bus around sharp corners.

5-The EMT shall operate and provide preventative maintenance checks and services for patienttransport vehicles (e.g. monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checkingtire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle). The EMT is required to operate avariety of passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another. They arerequired to operate passenger ambulance buses which are equipped with litter facilities and othermedical support equipment. These vehicles are driven with the same medical mission, drivingconditions, and requirements as described for ambulance/patient transport vehicle drivers at thelower grade level, except that the EMT operates larger and longer vehicles occupied by patients,patient family members, and medical personnel.

6-The EMT shall prioritize transport for patients and may employ a variety of establishedtechniques, methods, and equipment during transport to the appropriate destination.

7-The EMT shall follow safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor the workenvironment to ensure the safety of patients and employees.

8-The EMT shall independently recognize unusual or life-threatening situations and actaccording to established protocols. The EMT shall independently intervene using establishedprotocols (Basic or Advanced Life Support) to prevent deterioration of the patient’s condition orrestore hemodynamic stability and provide continuous observation and monitoring until thepatient is transferred for definitive treatment.

9-The EMT is the first contact with the veterans and is responsible for making the first positiveimpression. The EMT shall interact in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety ofpeople each day.

10-The EMT shall routinely coordinate transportation activities with the VeteransTransportation Staff. The EMT shall be responsible for keeping a record of passengers andensuring pick-ups and drop-offs are for the correct individual and address. The EMT shall notmake unscheduled or unapproved stops.

11-Shall be familiar with Patient-Centered Care culture in healthcare.

12-Shall hold Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification.

13-Shall hold valid California Department of Transportation Class “B” with Passenger “P”endorsement and air brake Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

14-Shall be familiar with the National Department of Transportation and multi-stateguidelines/policies governing motor vehicle operators and be well versed in every aspect ofpatient safety during transport.

15-The 14 EMTs shall be able to work overtime hours up to 80 hours per week which means 6hours per day for each and also be able to work on holidays ‘‘may be authorized as determinedby the VA’’ [Back to requirements section number 1]NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE GOVERNMENT:New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Holiday June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States.

Salary : 24.5 $ per hour

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