Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Medi Clinic; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Basic Ambulance Assistant to join their emergency response team in Gqeberha. In this vital role, you will respond to emergency calls, provide basic medical care, and ensure that all operational procedures are in place for effective patient care. Candidates with a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and relevant experience are encouraged to apply, and training compliance with Clinical Practice Guidelines will be necessary during the probation period.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency situations.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Knowledge of travel routes

HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practice

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Clinical Practice Guidelines training

Job description

ER24 Western Cape - South| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 17/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 61061
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