Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Medi Clinic; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in emergency medical services is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves responding to emergency calls and providing critical medical care in line with established protocols. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring operational readiness and maintaining a positive public image for the service. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and have a passion for helping others in urgent situations. If you are looking to make a real difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.

Skills

Best Practice Application

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Facilities and Travel Routes

HPCSA Guidelines

Patient Report Forms

Proficiency in English

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Clinical Practice Guidelines Training

Job description

ER24 Western Cape - West | Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 25/04/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 59711
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 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. 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 EXPERIENCE: 1 year EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Application of best practice
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of facilities, travel routes, and demographical area
• 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, including 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.