Emergency Medical Assistant — Basic Ambulance Care

Mediclinic; Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic ER24 seeks a qualified emergency response professional to attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities include ensuring operational readiness for emergency calls, administering patient care according to HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice, and market and maintain a positive public image for ER24 in the communities we serve. Proficiency in English is essential for clear communication.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa advantageous; probation training if required.
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years road BLS experience
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

Skills

Facilities & routes

HPCSA guidelines

Best practice

EMS environment

English proficiency

Patient forms

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Clinical Practice Guidelines training (HPCSA) knowledge

Job description

Mediclinic ER24 seeks a qualified emergency response professional to attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities include ensuring operational readiness for emergency calls, administering patient care according to HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice, and market and maintain a positive public image for ER24 in the communities we serve. Proficiency in English is essential for clear communication.