Advanced Life Support - KZN

Medi Response; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Advanced Life Support practitioner to respond to medical emergencies and manage patient care. The role requires an ECT, NDip/CCA, or ECP qualification and involves providing emergency treatment and inter-facility transfers. Candidates must have active HPCSA registration and a valid professional driving permit.

Qualifications

• Active registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Drivers licence with valid professional driving permit (PrDP - passenger).
• CPD compliant and in good standing with HPCSA.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls and providing patient care up to advanced life support level.
• Handling ALS inter-facility transfers.
• Assessing patients and providing emergency treatment.

Education

ECT, NDip/CCA, or ECP degree in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

About the job Advanced Life Support - KZN

Medi Response has a fixed-termvacancy commencing the 1st of May 2024 for an ECT, NDip/CCA, or ECP to work as anAdvanced Life Support (ALS)provider within our KwaZulu-Natal-based EMSroad operation.We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with urban road operations experience who will demonstrate our core values of passion, expertise and quality.

JOB OVERVIEW

As an operational ECT, NDip/CCA, or ECPyou will be responsible for responding to medical emergency call-outs and attending to advanced life support (ALS) inter-facility patient transfers. You will be expected toprovide emergency medical treatment and intensive careto patients serviced by Medi Response. You will need to ensure diligent keeping of medical records, including records pertaining to patient assessment, treatment provided and drug/medication administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responding to emergency calls and providing patient care up to and including an advanced life support level of care
  
• Handling ALS inter-facility transfers
• Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment and monitoring and making preliminary diagnoses
• Communicating effectively with Medi Response's clients, patients and other important stakeholders
  
• Fulfil the role of a shift leader, ensuring that the team is properly motivated and that basic on-duty tasks are done in prescribed timeframes.
  
• Quality assure patient care records that are completed by lower level qualifications

SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Intrinsically motivated
• Patient and client focused mindset and excellent interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• ECT, NDip/CCA, or ECP degree in Emergency Medical Care
• CPG certifications up to date
  
• Current ACLS/ITLS/PALS certifications (preferred)

REQUIREMENTS

• Active registration with HPCSA as anEmergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
• Drivers licence with valid professional driving permit (PrDP - passenger)
• CPD compliant and in good standing with HPCSA
• The candidate must reside between Durban North and Umhlanga for the entire duration of the contract.