Operational Paramedic

Mediclinic Group; Oudtshoorn; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oudtshoorn is seeking a Critical Care Assistant to attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with their scope of practice. The role requires newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience and offers a full-time contract. Candidates must be proficient in English and have a diploma in emergency medical care.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience.
• Training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Risk Management

Project Management Lifecycle

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical or Diploma Emergency Medical Care

Job description

ER24 Southern Cape Oudtshoorn South Africa

Closing date: 22 / 08 / 2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 62900

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

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.

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

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 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 the English language (written and verbal)
• Application of best practice

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

Key Skills

• Computer Science
• Operational Risk Management
• Risk Management
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean
• Process Improvement
• Pricing
• Customer Support
• Alteryx
• Kaizen
• Project Management Lifecycle

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1