Operational Emergency Care Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 220 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Middelburg seeks an Operational Emergency Care Assistant responsible for ensuring operational readiness for emergency calls and administering patient care. Essential qualifications include a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care, and no prior experience is required. Candidates should be knowledgeable in HPCSA guidelines and exhibit strong English communication skills. This position is ideal for those looking to enter the emergency care field within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is essential.
• Basic Life Support certification is desired.
• No prior experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operational Readiness for Emergency Calls.
• Administer Patient Care in line with scope of practice.
• Report near misses, slips, and adverse events.
• Market and maintain a positive public image of ER24.

Skills

Application of best practice

EMS environment

English language (verbal and written)

Facilities, travel routes, and geographical area

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Patient report forms

Education

Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Operational Readiness for Emergency Calls
• Administer Patient Care in line with scope of practice
• Report near misses, slips, and adverse events
• Market and maintain a positive public image of ER24

Required Education

• Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care (Essential)

Desired Education

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Required Experience

• None (Essential Minimum Experience)

Desired Experience

• 1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Application of best practice
• EMS environment
• English language (verbal and written)
• Facilities, travel routes, and geographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• 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.

Job Type: Paramedical

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