Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Mediclinic; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an Emergency Care Provider to deliver critical care in emergency situations. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring patient care, and maintaining a positive public image for ER24. Ideal candidates will hold a Btech in Emergency Medical Care and have some operational EMS experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a newly qualified Emergency Care Provider.
• Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is required during probation.
• Previous EMS operational experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care aligned with the scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive image for ER24.

Skills

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practice

Proficiency in English

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF 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