Als Paramedic

Via Medica International Healthcare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town seeks a skilled paramedic to perform patient assessments and manage emergency equipment. The role involves ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with medical protocols. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility and strong communication skills, contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing assessments on diverse patient populations.
• Ability to manage emergency medical equipment effectively.
• Strong communication skills with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments on all patient demographics.
• Ensure proper maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Prepare and submit reports to clinic management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Inventory control

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Essential Functions

• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including neonatal, paediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Verifies that the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the start of a shift.
• Evaluates the nature and acuity of the illness or injury.
• Ensures that all medical and non-medical equipment is maintained, checked, and serviced, including the onsite ambulance and emergency care equipment as per VMIH policies.
• Organizes patient care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
• Communicates information pertinent to transfer of patient (e.g., admissions, ER transfer).
• Interacts professionally with staff members, physicians, and patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Ensures that all patient files and data collection are maintained to the highest standard while ensuring confidentiality.
• Handles inventory control of emergency drugs and disposables.
• Ensures full compliance on audits, stock control, incident and accident reporting, controlled medication reporting, and onsite continued training and development.
• Prepares and submits all weekly and monthly reports shared with the onsite clinic manager.
• Ensures continuous quality management throughout the clinic.
• Completes a full and comprehensive handover to relief paramedic after every shift.