Emergency Care Assistant - Entry-Level Prehospital Care

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

Job summary

ER24 Western Cape - East| Hermanus | South Africa are seeking an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) to operate in pre-hospital emergency care settings. This entry-level role provides hands-on practice under supervision of EC Technicians, Practitioners and Medical Officers in diverse environments including rural, urban, coastal and mass gatherings.

The successful candidate will hold a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care, with AHLS/CPR knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification: Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care.
• Desirable qualification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• No prior EMS experience required (entry level).
• Desirable: 1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant.

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

English language

Facilities and routes

HPCSA guidelines

Education

Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

ER24 Western Cape - East| Hermanus | South Africa are seeking an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) to operate in pre-hospital emergency care settings. This entry-level role provides hands-on practice under supervision of EC Technicians, Practitioners and Medical Officers in diverse environments including rural, urban, coastal and mass gatherings.

The successful candidate will hold a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care, with AHLS/CPR knowledge preferred.