Remains alert for signs and symptoms of patient distress and provides appropriate emergency care, including initiation of life-sustaining measures such as Basic Life Support (BLS) as trained, the Heimlich maneuver, bleeding control, treatment of injuries etc. and in absence of the provider, initiates/coordinates patient transport. Knowledge and ability to act as healthcare team leader to train/mentor assigned nurses, medical technicians, administrative personnel, volunteers, and/or students (may be active duty, reserve, civilian, and/or contractor), as.