Intermediate Life Support (AEA) / Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)

Relay EMS; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay EMS in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, seeks an ILS/ECA emergency medical technician to provide specialized pre-hospital care and safe transport to facilities.

You must hold HPCSA registration as ILS/ECA, a Code 8/10 license with PrDP, and an Ambulance Emergency Assistant certificate. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with PC literacy required.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration as ILS/ECA.
• Code 8/10 driver’s license with PrDP.
• Ambulance Emergency Assistant certificate.
• Matric with Maths and Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care according to HPCSA ILS/ECA protocols.
• Efficiently handle emergency calls per company policy.
• Complete patient and company documentation accurately (PRF where applicable).
• Respond promptly to call-outs and monitor patient status during transport.
• Perform medical interventions at ILS/ECA level as trained.
• Lead and inspire staff to ensure high-quality emergency care.

Skills

HPCSA ILS/ECA

Teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

PC literacy

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant certification

Matric with Math & Science

Job description

Job Purpose

To Provide specialized pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm, and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities at ILS/ECA level of care when required.

Job Requirements

• Current registration with HPCSA as ILS/ECA.
• Must have a valid Code 8 or 10 driver’s license, and PrDP, non-negotiable.
• Certificate in Ambulance Emergency Assistant/ Emergency Care Assistant.
• Matric with Math’s and Science.
• Minimum of one years’ experience post qualification.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to perform and remain calm under high pressure situations.
• Excellent telephonic/radio communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, hospital staff and Doctors.
• Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be advantageous.
• Flexibility to adapt and cope with changes at short notice.
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail.
• Must be PC literate – basic word, excel and e-mail.

Key Performance Areas

• Safe patient care in compliance within HPCSA protocols as an ILS/ECA.
• Efficient handling of and response to emergency calls as per company policy.
• Accurate completion and administration of all required patient and company documentation.
• Responding timeously to all call outs.
• Assessing health status of persons involved in accidents, natural disasters and other emergency situations.
• Monitoring changes in the health status of patients during transport to and from medical, rehabilitation and other health care facilities.
• Performing medical procedures/treatment at ILS/ECA level of training.
• Efficient and effective management of emergency medical and trauma calls as per company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Recording information on patient’s conditions and treatment on Patient Report Form (PRF) in accordance with guidelines published by HPCSA.
• Accurate completion of PRF’s and submission for processing according to scheme and company policy.
• Responsible driving of emergency vehicles in accordance with company policy and National Road Traffic Act.
• Safe operating of company vehicles and equipment as per company policies and procedures.
• Practice of strict infection control measures and maintaining a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace.
• Active participation in continuous development activities aimed at improving and updating clinical and industry related knowledge.
• Compliance with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines published by HPCSA.
• Be able to inspire, motivate, develop, and lead other staff to ensure efficient clinical and professional emergency medical care.

The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of an ILS/ECA and all reasonable work-related requests from Management must be adhered to.