Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a Basic Ambulance Assistant to attend to emergency calls and provide essential medical care. Candidates should have a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and at least 6 months of BLS experience. You'll ensure operational readiness, administer patient care, and promote a positive public image. Join a respected team focused on high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1 year of road BLS experience is essential.
• 2 years of road BLS experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care as per scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image.

Skills

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Familiarity with travel routes and demographics

Best practice application

Experience in EMS environment

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

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-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care so that it is regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators in each market.

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. If not compliant at the time of application, you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful.

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months – 1 year of road BLS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years of 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 English (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms