Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant to attend emergency calls and provide basic medical care in line with the scope of practice. The ideal candidate will possess a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and have essential road BLS experience. This is a permanent, on-site position offering candidates a chance to work in a dynamic EMS environment, ensuring patient care and operational readiness at all times.

Qualifications

• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate is essential.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training during probation if not compliant.
• 6 months - 1 year road BLS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities, travel routes and demographical area

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

EMS environment

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

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Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

Closing date: 06/02/2026

Number of positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-site

Status: Permanent

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 67121

Job Type: Paramedical

Internal 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. 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.

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