Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant / Emergency Care Assistant

ER24 Welkom; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency medical service provider in Welkom is seeking qualified personnel to attend to emergency calls and provide medical care in line with practice guidelines. The role requires a minimum of one year EMS experience and appropriate qualifications. Candidates must excel in patient care and maintain a positive public image. The position is essential for operational readiness and effective patient management. Competitive remuneration and a dynamic working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher is essential.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training during probation if not already compliant.
• 1 year of EMS experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care aligned with practice scope.
• Market and uphold a positive public image.

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of facilities and travel routes

Understanding HPCSA guidelines

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or 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)