Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Medi Clinic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Emergency Call Attendant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Responsibilities include attending emergency calls, providing basic medical care, and ensuring operational readiness. A Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and at least 6 months of BLS experience are mandatory. Ideal candidates will be familiar with HPCSA guidelines and have proficiency in English. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is essential.
• Successful completion of clinical practice training during probation is required.
• 6 months to 1 year of BLS road experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care according to 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

Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Kwazulu Natal Durban | Durban |South Africa

Closing date: 08/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 62517
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

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

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
Marketand 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