Industrial Site Based Paramedic

Mediclinic; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a site-based Emergency Medical Services (ALS) professional to attend to on-site emergency calls and provide medical care within the scope of practice. The role requires readiness, quick decision-making, and adherence to HPCSA guidelines.

Appointment is contingent on completing physical fitness and medical assessment; you will work in a dynamic environment serving site-based clients and ensure documentation through Patient Report Forms.

Qualifications

• ALS qualification and registration with HPCSA.
• Minimum 1 year ALS operational experience.
• Desirable 2 years ALS operational experience.

Responsibilities

• To ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• To administer patient care in line with the scope of practice.
• To provide professional emergency services to site-based clients.
• To provide basic shift administration services.

Skills

EMS environment

HPCSA guidelines

Scope of practice

Patient Report Forms

English proficiency

Legal compliance

Education

ALS Qualification (CCA, Ndip, Btech)

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

• To ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• To administer patient care in line with the scope of practice
• To provide professional emergency services to site-based clients
• To provide basic shift administration services

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

ALS Qualification (CCA, Ndip, Btech)

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

1 years ALS operational experience

Desired Experience

2 years ALS operational experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the EMS environment
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and application of best practice
• Demonstrate thorough working knowledge of facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of Patient Report Forms
• Demonstrate the ability to complete Patient Report Forms comprehensively
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant legislation
• Demonstrate sound proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding specific client rules and regulations