Operational Paramedic

Mediclinic International; Parys; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician/ALS to respond to emergency calls and deliver advanced medical care within the defined scope of practice.

Role focuses on ensuring operational readiness, administering patient care, and supporting shift administration while aligning with HPCSA guidelines and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with HPCSA scope of practice.
• English language proficiency required (written and verbal).
• Experience applying best practices in emergency medical care.

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

Facilities and travel routes

HPCSA guidelines

English proficiency

Best practice application

Education

Critical Care Assistant or Dip in Emergency Medical Care

Health Professions Council training (desirable)

Job description

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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

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• 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