Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider is looking for Emergency Medical Technicians in Durban to respond to emergency calls and provide basic medical care. Candidates must hold a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and have at least 6 months of road BLS experience. Additional training in Clinical Practice Guidelines is beneficial. This role requires proficiency in English and knowledge of EMS practices. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality emergency healthcare!

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is necessary.
• Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is advantageous.
• Knowledge of travel routes and demographics is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in accordance with practice scope.

Skills

Familiarity with EMS environment

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Ability to apply best practice

Knowledge of facilities and travel routes

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training in 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 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 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

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