Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Medi Clinic; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa seeks an Emergency Care Professional to deliver critical care and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls. Candidates must hold a Bachelors of Technology in Emergency Medical Care or equivalent, with newly qualified EMS experience preferred. Strong English skills and computer literacy are essential. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact in emergency care services.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP or operational EMS experience required.
• Completion of clinical practice training during probation if not compliant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care according to scope.
• Market and maintain a positive image for ER24.
• Provide shift administration services.

Skills

Knowledge of travel routes and demographics

Understanding HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practice

Experience in EMS environment

Proficiency in English

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Ability to complete Patient Report Forms

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Overview

ER24 Western Cape - West| Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 02/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 63831

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 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.

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