Industrial Site Base Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Mediclinic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to manage emergency calls and provide patient care based on established guidelines. This role demands a certificate in emergency medical care and at least one year of EMS experience. Successful candidates will ensure effective response to emergencies while adhering to professional standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMS experience is essential.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training is advantageous.
• Familiarity with OSH Act, Mine Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Provide professional emergency services to site-based clients.

Skills

Proficiency in the English language

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Knowledge of EMS environment

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

Higher certificate in emergency medical care

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To attend to site based emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice.

Appointment for this position is subject to successful completion of physical fitness and medical assessment

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls

Administer patient care in line with the scope of practice

Provide professional emergency services to site-based clients

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in emergency medical care

DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application.

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms
• Occupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)
• Knowledge and application of best practice