Operational Paramedic

Mediclinic; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic's ER24 unit in Brakpan is seeking a qualified professional to attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with the scope of practice. You will ensure operational readiness and administer patient care across shifts.

Qualifications include a CCA or a Diploma in Emergency Medical Care, with HPCSA guideline training desirable. Experience as ALS with EMS exposure is preferred, and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Essential education as listed: CCA or National diploma in Emergency Medical Care or Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
• Desirable training per Health Professions Council of South Africa guidelines; probation period training if not compliant.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in English

EMS environment

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA)

National diploma in Emergency Medical Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical or Diploma 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 ALS with operational EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 years ALS operational experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• EMS environment
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Application of best practice