Emergency Care Assistant — Frontline Pre-Hospital Care

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

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking an Emergency Care Assistant to operate within the emergency medical care and rescue environment, under supervision of experienced staff, in diverse contexts from rural to corporate settings, primarily around ambulance operations. The role recognises the entry-level qualification and emphasizes the required education, minimal experience, and readiness to work under guidance.

The ER24 environment offers frontline pre-hospital care exposure and a pathway into advanced EMS

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care (essential)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (desirable)
• 1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant (desirable)

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

HPCSA guidelines

Patient report forms

Education

Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers

Job description

Mediclinic is seeking an Emergency Care Assistant to operate within the emergency medical care and rescue environment, under supervision of experienced staff, in diverse contexts from rural to corporate settings, primarily around ambulance operations. The role recognises the entry-level qualification and emphasizes the required education, minimal experience, and readiness to work under guidance.

The ER24 environment offers frontline pre-hospital care exposure and a pathway into advanced EMS