Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Medi Clinic; Upington; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Upington seeks an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide essential medical care. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of EMS experience and an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate. This permanent position requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join us to contribute to the wellbeing of the community.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher is essential.
• 1 year EMS experience required.
• 1 year ILS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care according to practice scope.
• Maintain positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Familiarity with facilities and travel routes

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Patient Report Forms

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Upington| Upington | South Africa

Closing date: 21/11/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 65320
Workplace Type:On-site
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

Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls

Administer patient care in line with scope of practice

Market andmaintain 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)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be 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