Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Medi Clinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Johannesburg is looking for an Emergency Care Provider to attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care as per the scope of practice. The ideal candidate must possess a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and have at least 6 months' road BLS experience. Dedication to operational readiness and patient care is vital. This on-site role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency healthcare.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is essential.
• Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is advantageous.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of road BLS experience required.

Responsibilities

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

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

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Jhb South | Gauteng | South Africa

Closing date: 22/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 66096
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

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