Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Mediclinic Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town seeks a Paramedic to deliver excellent critical care within the operational environment. The successful candidate will oversee emergency call readiness, administer patient care, and ensure compliance with HPCSA guidelines. A Bachelor of Technology in Emergency Medical Care is essential, along with newly qualified ECP or operational EMS experience. This role offers an opportunity for a proactive individual to work within a dynamic team and contribute to quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience is essential.
• Successful completion of related training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.
• Provide basic shift administration services.

Skills

Facilities, travel routes and demographical area

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Application of best practice

EMS environment

Proficiency in the English language

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient Report Forms

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

To deliver excellent critical care within the operational environment based on sound clinical judgment, current evidence, and to display clinical leadership with ER24.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
• Provide basic shift administration services

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

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: Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Previous EMS Operational 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)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• 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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Job Type: Paramedical