Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

ER24 Highveld; Louis Trichardt; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency medical service provider in Louis Trichardt is looking for an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. The role involves attending to emergency calls and providing intermediate medical care. Responsibilities include ensuring readiness for emergency calls, administering care, and fostering a positive public image. Candidates should have an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate and at least 1 year of EMS experience. Proficiency in English and strong computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMS experience is essential.
• 1 year ILS experience is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS 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)