Operational and Site-based BAA's

Medi Response; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Johannesburg seeks five Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA) for emergency response and inter-facility transfers. Candidates must possess BAA certification, active HPCSA registration, and a valid driver's permit. We are looking for motivated professionals with urban emergency experience and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active registration with HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant.
• Drivers licence with valid professional driving permit (PrDP - passenger).

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls.
• Handling BLS inter-facility transfers.
• Assessing patients and providing emergency treatment.
• Communicating effectively with clients and patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient and client focused mindset

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant certification

Job description

About the job Operational and Site-based BAA's

Medi Response has a vacancy for five Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA) for our Johannesburg road operations and remote sites. We are looking for dynamic practitioners with urban road operations experience and/or site-based medical and fire rescue experience who demonstrate our core values of passion, expertise and quality.

JOB OVERVIEW

As an operational BAA you will be responsible for responding to medical emergency callouts and attending to inter-facility patient transfers within a BLS scope of practice. You will be expected to provide emergency medical treatment and ongoing care to patients serviced by Medi Response. You will need to ensure diligent keeping of medical records, including records pertaining to patient assessment, treatment provided and drug/medication administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responding to emergency calls
• Handling BLS inter-facility transfers
• Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment and monitoring and making preliminary diagnoses
• Communicating effectively with Medi Response's clients, patients and other important stakeholders

SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Intrinsically motivated
• Patient and client focused mindset and excellent interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Ambulance Assistant certification/qualification
• CPG certifications up to date

REQUIREMENTS

• Active registration with HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA)
• Drivers licence with valid professional driving permit (PrDP - passenger)
• CPD compliant and in good standing with HPCSA