Operational Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Upington South Africa is seeking an Emergency Medical Care professional to attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care. The ideal candidate will hold a Critical Care Assistant qualification or a National diploma in emergency medical care, and should be newly qualified ALS with operational experience. This role is full-time and on-site, with a focus on patient care and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience.
• 1 year ALS operational experience is desirable.

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 literate

Knowledge of EMS environment

Proficiency in the English language

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical care

Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Job description

Overview

ER24 Upington Kuruman South Africa

Closing date : 31 / 10 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Natalie Williams

Reference number : 64661

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

Main purpose of the 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 care 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

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