Emergency Medical Assistant (Basic) — Field Response

Mediclinic International; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ER24 Potchefstroom in Potchefstroom, South Africa, seeks an emergency medical responder to attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care in line with scope of practice.

The role requires Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate, 6 months to 1 year road BLS experience, and strong English communication. This is a permanent, on-site position focused on readiness and delivering quality EMS to the community.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous; probation period training if not yet compliant.
• 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).

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

English proficiency

Emergency response

Public communication

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Clinical Practice Guidelines training (HPCSA)

Tools

EMS equipment handling

Medical devices

Job description

ER24 Potchefstroom in Potchefstroom, South Africa, seeks an emergency medical responder to attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care in line with scope of practice.

The role requires Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate, 6 months to 1 year road BLS experience, and strong English communication. This is a permanent, on-site position focused on readiness and delivering quality EMS to the community.