Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Er24 Kwazulu Natal Durban; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency medical services provider in Durban is seeking a Basic Ambulance Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide essential medical care. Responsibilities include ensuring operational readiness for emergencies, administering patient care, and promoting a positive company image. Candidates must have a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and ideally possess BLS experience of at least 6 months. Training related to clinical practices is advantageous. This role is vital in maintaining safety and efficiency in EMS operations.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is a must.
• Completion of related clinical training is advantageous.
• 6 months to 2 years of road BLS experience is required.

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 company image.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities, travel routes and demographical area

Understanding of HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Application of best practice in EMS environment

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Experience in completing Patient Report Forms

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training

Job description

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.

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 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 6 months – 1-year road BLS 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.