Operational Emergency Care Practitioner (Operational Paramedic)

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in George, South Africa, seeks an Emergency Care Practitioner to deliver critical care and oversee emergency operations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Emergency Medical Care and relevant operational experience. Strong skills in communication, computer literacy, and familiarity with HPCSA guidelines are essential. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact patient care and public health in the community.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience required.
• Completion of relevant training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines 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 literacy (Microsoft Office)

Patient Report Forms

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Overview

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