Operational Paramedic

Mediclinic International; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing advanced medical care in emergency situations. This role involves responding to emergency calls, ensuring operational readiness, and delivering patient care in accordance with established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HPCSA regulations and excellent communication skills. As part of a renowned healthcare provider, you'll contribute to maintaining a positive public image while making a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about emergency medical services and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Essential: Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience.
• Desired: 1 year of ALS operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Understanding of travel routes

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA)

National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

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• ER24 KZN - North | Ladysmith | South Africa
• Closing date: 11/05
• Number of positions: 1
• Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
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• Workplace Type: On-site
• Employment Type: Permanent

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

Main Purpose of Job

To attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
• Provide basic shift administration services

Required Education

• Essential Education: Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or a National diploma in emergency medical care or a Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
• Desired Education: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous.

If not compliant at the time of application, you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful.

Required Experience

• Essential Minimum Experience: Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience
• Desired Experience: 1 year of ALS operational experience

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Facilities, travel routes, and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Application of best practice

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

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