Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durban is looking for an Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant to provide emergency medical care and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls. The role requires a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and road BLS experience. Candidates should be proficient in English and familiar with HPCSA guidelines. This is a permanent, on-site position, offering a chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience required.
• 2 years road BLS experience preferred.

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

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

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

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Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Location: ER24 Kwazulu Natal Durban | Berea, Durban | South Africa

Closing date: 19/12/2025 | Number of positions: 1 | Workplace Type: On-site | Permanent | Recruiter: Natalie Williams | Reference number: 65672

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 practice
• 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

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.

Job Segment: Patient Care, Healthcare | Job Type: Paramedical