Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant/ Emergency Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Welkom, South Africa, seeks an Emergency Assistant to handle emergency calls and provide medical care. The ideal candidate has an Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate, at least 1 year EMS experience, and proficiency in English. This position offers a permanent on-site role with responsibilities including patient care and maintaining public image. Apply now to be part of a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher is necessary.
• Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines 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 according to the scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Facilities, travel routes and demographical area knowledge

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice familiarity

Patient Report Forms knowledge

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

ER24 Welkom| Welkom / Kimberly | South Africa

Closing date: 03/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 65539
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