ALS Paramedic

Via Medica International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency medical services is seeking a Senior IC to perform comprehensive patient assessments and ensure quality management throughout the clinic. The role involves maintaining medical equipment, managing inventory, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior IC required.

Responsibilities

• Performs head-to-toe assessments on all patients.
• Handles inventory control of emergency supplies.
• Ensures compliance during audits and manages stock control.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Communication

Job description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if they are similar, related, or a logical extension of this classification.

Essential Functions

1. Performs head-to-toe assessments on all patients and re-assessments as per policy, including neonatal, paediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population.
2. Verifies that the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the start of each shift.
3. Evaluates the nature and acuity of the illness or injury.
4. Ensures that all medical and non-medical equipment is maintained, checked, and serviced, including the onsite ambulance and emergency care equipment, in accordance with VMIH policies.
5. Organizes patient care to contribute to the overall quality of the team.
6. Communicates information pertinent to patient transfer (e.g., admissions, ER transfer).
7. Interacts professionally with staff members, physicians, and patients.
8. Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
9. Values and demonstrates the team concept consistently.
10. Maintains patient files and data collection at the highest standard, ensuring confidentiality.
11. Handles inventory control of emergency supplies and disposables.
12. Ensures full compliance during audits, manages stock control, incident and accident reporting, controlled medication reporting, and onsite training and development.
13. Prepares and submits all weekly and monthly reports to the onsite clinic manager.
14. Ensures continuous quality management throughout the clinic.
15. Completes comprehensive handovers to relief paramedics after every shift.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: [Specify years of experience]

Vacancy: 1