Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to attend emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care in line with scope of practice. You will work within ER24 operations to ensure rapid, quality patient care.

Essential education includes an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate and at least 1 year EMS experience. Proficiency in English, computer literacy, and familiarity with HPCSA guidelines are required. A commitment to safety and teamwork is expected.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate is mandatory.
• At least 1 year EMS experience is required.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
• Report Near misses, slips and adverse events

Skills

Best practice

MS Office

Travel routes

HPCSA guidelines

Patient forms

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant certificate

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
• Report Near misses, slips and adverse events

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION:

None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

1-year Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Application of best practice
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)