Emergency Care Assistant: Entry-level EMS Responder

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg seeks an Emergency Care Assistant to ensure operational readiness for emergency calls and administer patient care. No prior experience is required, but a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is essential. Candidates should be well-versed in EMS environments and English. This role offers the opportunity to work in various contexts including rural and urban settings, contributing to pre-hospital care effectively.

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is essential.
• Desired: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• No prior experience is needed for this position.

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 (verbal and written)

Facilities, travel routes, and geographical area

HPCSA guidelines and 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

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg seeks an Emergency Care Assistant to ensure operational readiness for emergency calls and administer patient care. No prior experience is required, but a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is essential. Candidates should be well-versed in EMS environments and English. This role offers the opportunity to work in various contexts including rural and urban settings, contributing to pre-hospital care effectively.