Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Western Cape seeks an Emergency Medical Care Assistant to respond to emergency calls and deliver patient care. Applicants must have at least an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate and a year of EMS experience. Proficiency in English and knowledge of HPCSA guidelines are essential. This permanent, on-site role emphasizes operational readiness and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher.
• Successful completion of clinical practice guideline training is advantageous.
• 1 year EMS experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Facilities, travel routes and demographical area knowledge

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Overview

ER24 Western Cape - North| Bellville, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 13/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 64210

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 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