Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant 1

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to respond to emergency calls in KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves administering patient care and ensuring readiness for emergency situations. Candidates need minimum 1 year EMS experience and relevant certifications in emergency medical care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in EMS.
• Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate

Knowledge of travel routes and demographics

HPCSA guidelines compliance

Proficiency in English

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate

Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Clinical Practice Guidelines training

Job description

ER24 KZN - North | Newcastle | South Africa

Closing date:
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 61198
Workplace Type: Onsite
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