Industrial Site Base Emergency Care Practitioner

Mediclinic; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Polokwane, South Africa, is looking for an Entry-Level Emergency Care Practitioner. The role involves delivering critical care in an emergency context, overseeing emergency call operations, and administering patient care. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Technology in Emergency Medical Care. This full-time position requires proficiency in English and knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience required.
• Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care according to scope of practice.
• Provide emergency services to clients on site.

Skills

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act

Understanding of best practices in EMS

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group founded in South Africa in

• with operations in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The group delivers specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care, aiming to be the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services in each of its markets.

Main Purpose of the Job

To deliver excellent critical care within a site-based environment using sound clinical judgment and current evidence, and to display clinical leadership with ER24.

Appointment is subject to successful completion of a physical fitness and medical assessment.

Key Responsibility Areas

Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.

Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.

Provide professional emergency services to site-based clients.

Provide basic shift administration services.

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care.

Desired Education

Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa is advantageous.

If not compliant at the time of application, this training will be required during the probation period for successful candidates.

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience.

Desired Experience

Previous EMS Operational experience.

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

Facilities, travel routes and demographic area.

Application of best practice.

Comprehensive completion of Patient Report Forms.

EMS environment.

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal).

Computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Mine Health and Safety Act.

Codes of Practice within Mine Health and Safety Act.

Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing