Operational Paramedic

Medi Clinic; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to saving lives in a fast-paced emergency medical environment. As part of a leading healthcare provider, you will respond to emergency calls, providing critical care and ensuring operational readiness. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while working alongside skilled professionals. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for newly qualified ALS practitioners eager to gain experience in the EMS field. Your commitment to excellence and patient care will be key in maintaining a positive public image for the organization.

Qualifications

• Essential education includes CCA or national diploma in emergency medical care.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care.
• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.

Skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of EMS environment

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Application of best practices

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA)

National diploma in emergency medical care

Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

ER24 KZN - North | Ladysmith | South Africa

Closing date: 09/05/2025
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 60025
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: 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 attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.

Key Responsibility Areas

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

Required Education

Essential Education: Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical or Diploma in 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 at the time of application, you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful.

Required Experience

Essential Minimum Experience: Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience

Desired Experience: 1 year 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 English (written and verbal)
• Application of best practices

All applicants will be considered, with preference given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, including 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.