Description:
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1472000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.
Requirements:
MILITARY GRADES : E-3 through E-7
GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in a career skill competency level immediately below the next higher level. Must have validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems.
Military or civilian working knowledge is required in general clerical procedures; medical terminology; regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy or physiology programs.
Must have at least 12 months military or civilian experience at a novice competency level in one of the medical service core functions, which are prescribed as: Health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information management and information technology, medical logistics, or medical readiness (including aeromedical evacuation).
Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems.
Experienced in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs.
Experienced in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical unit or medical activity.
In-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the Worldwide AE systems, policies, andprocedures.
Knowledge of unit, ANG, Air Material Command (AMC), and U. S. Air Force(USAF) AE missions to analyze, evaluate, and recommend/implement actions to enhance operational readiness and unit effectiveness.
In-depth knowledge of emergency medical practice and procedures.
Must be a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician. Required to maintain continuing education credits (48) every two years.
In-depth knowledge of altitude physiology and in-flight patient care requirements and procedures. In-depth knowledge of general management policies, principles, and procedures .
Knowledge of the AE mission, organization, programs, requirements, and functions is necessary to understand the operational implications of functional element interrelationships and to plan, organize, and implement unit's programs and health care delivery, both in-flight and on the ground. Follows DOD, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USAF, AMC, ANG, federal, state, and local instructions, directives, and guidelines.
Skill in applying statistical and accounting-type data analysis tools and techniques to develop and present analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and concise written and/or oral format.
Knowledge of presentation skills needed to influence others and deliver briefings, lead discussions, conduct training workshops and seminars, and prepare project reports.
In-depth knowledge of passenger/patient transport principles, associated equipment, and aircraft systems (mechanical restraint systems, cargo doors, ramps, hatches, seats, litters, litter rails, lighting, intercom, and aircraft electrical, power, and oxygen systems).
Knowledge of aircraft configurations, assigned duties before, during and after flight, aircraft electrical/auxiliary power systems to interface and operate medical and/or life support equipment, preflight checks and inspections, preparation of equipment/patients for loading, and skill and knowledge to direct crews in loading, applicable emergency procedures, evacuation routes, and use of survival and emergency aircraft and medical equipment.