Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Medi Clinic; Metsimaholo Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Metsimaholo Local Municipality is looking for a Basic Ambulance Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide medical care according to set practices. Candidates should have a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and preferably 6 months to a year of road BLS experience. This role is permanent and essential for maintaining public safety, with responsibilities including operational readiness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate required.
• Successful completion of relevant clinical training advantageous.
• 6 months to 1 year road BLS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Market and maintain 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 English (written and verbal)

Patient Report Forms

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Vaal| Vereeniging | South Africa

Closing date: 31/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 66330
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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.