Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Er24 Upington; Upington; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency medical service provider seeks an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to attend to emergency calls and provide medical care. The role requires an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher, along with one year of EMS experience. Proficiency in English and familiarity with facility routes are essential. Join a dedicated team ensuring operational readiness and patient care in Upington, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher is essential.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines training required if not compliant at application.
• At least 1 year of EMS experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Facilities, travel routes, and demographic area knowledge

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

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)