Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a Healthcare Emergency responder to attend emergency calls and provide basic medical care within the defined scope of practice. The role requires Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and adherence to HPCSA guidelines.

Experience with road-based BLS is essential, with desire for more advanced training as part of probation where applicable. Responsibilities include ensuring readiness for emergencies, accurate patient care delivery, and upholding a positive public image for

Qualifications

• Essential education: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
• Desired education: Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the HPCSA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

English proficiency

EMS environment

Best practice

HPCSA guidelines

Travel routes / logistics

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Clinical Practice Guidelines training (HCPSA)

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To attend to emergency calls and provide basic 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 pratice
Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

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: 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years road BLS experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Application of best practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms