Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant/ Emergency Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Welkom is seeking an Emergency Medical Assistant to provide intermediate medical care and respond to emergency calls. Responsibilities include ensuring readiness for emergency situations, administering patient care, and maintaining a positive public image for the organization. The ideal candidate will have the Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or a higher qualification, along with at least one year of EMS experience. Proficiency in English and computer literacy are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or higher required.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training is advantageous.
• At least 1 year of EMS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image.

Skills

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)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Successful completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training

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)