Emergency Care Assistant | Entry-Level EMS in Action

Mediclinic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic seeks an Emergency Care Assistant to operate within the emergency medical care and rescue environment, serving as an entry-level qualification replacing the Basic Ambulance Assistant Course. The role involves supporting Emergency Care Technicians and Practitioners in diverse settings, from ambulances to rural and corporate contexts.

The position emphasizes readiness for emergency calls, patient care under scope of practice, and reporting near misses, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care.
• DESIRED EDUCATION: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant
• Required Job Skills And Knowledge: Application of best practice; EMS environment; English language; Facilities, travel routes, and geographical area; HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice; Patient report forms

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operational Readiness for Emergency Calls
• Administer Patient Care in line with scope of practice
• Report near misses, slips, and adverse events
• Market and maintain a positive public image of ER24

Skills

Application of best practice

EMS environment

English language

Facilities travel routes geography

HPCSA guidelines scope of practice

Patient report forms

Education

Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

Mediclinic seeks an Emergency Care Assistant to operate within the emergency medical care and rescue environment, serving as an entry-level qualification replacing the Basic Ambulance Assistant Course. The role involves supporting Emergency Care Technicians and Practitioners in diverse settings, from ambulances to rural and corporate contexts.

The position emphasizes readiness for emergency calls, patient care under scope of practice, and reporting near misses, with responsibilities including