Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Potchefstroom is seeking an Emergency Medical Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide critical patient care. Applicants must possess a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate and ideally 6 months to 2 years of BLS experience. Proficiency in English and knowledge of HPCSA guidelines are essential. This is an on-site, permanent position with one available slot.

Qualifications

• Possess a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
• Successful completion of clinical training is advantageous.
• Experience with road BLS for at least 6 months is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency services.
• Maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities and travel routes

HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practices

Experience in the EMS environment

Proficiency in English

Ability to fill Patient Report Forms

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

ER24 Potchefstroom| Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 01/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 62383
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