Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

ER24 Bloemfontein | Bloemfontein | South Africa

Closing date: 03/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 59905
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
2. Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
3. Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Essential: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
• Desired: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. If not compliant at the time of application, you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential minimum: 1 year EMS experience
• Desired: 1 year ILS experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Application of best practice
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of facilities, travel routes, and demographical areas
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.