Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Knysna is looking for an Emergency Medical Technician. The primary responsibilities include attending emergency calls and providing essential medical care. Applicants must hold a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and preferably have 2 years of road BLS experience. Proficiency in English and knowledge of HPCSA guidelines is essential. This is a permanent position with emphasis on maintaining operational readiness and public relations for the organization.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate required.
• Preferable completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training.
• Minimum 6 months road BLS experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Southern Cape Plettenberg Bay South Africa

Closing date : 31 / 01 / 2026

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Natalie Williams

Reference number : 66144

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 the 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: 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.