Emergency Ambulance Assistant - Field-Based Medical Care

Medi Clinic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Durban is seeking an Emergency Medical Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide essential medical care. The ideal candidate must hold a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and have at least 6 months of BLS experience. Responsibilities include operational readiness for emergency calls and ensuring patient care adherence. The position is permanent, on-site, and applicants will be considered with preference given according to the Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is essential for applicant.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training during probation is required if not compliant.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities and travel routes

Understanding HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practice

Knowledge of EMS environment

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Patient Report Forms knowledge

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

A healthcare service provider in Durban is seeking an Emergency Medical Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide essential medical care. The ideal candidate must hold a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and have at least 6 months of BLS experience. Responsibilities include operational readiness for emergency calls and ensuring patient care adherence. The position is permanent, on-site, and applicants will be considered with preference given according to the Employment Equity Plan.