Operational Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Upington is seeking an Emergency Medical Care Assistant to attend emergency calls and provide advanced medical care. The successful candidate will ensure operational readiness and administer patient care in line with established practices. Applicants should be newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience. This is a permanent on-site role with a focus on maintaining a positive public image for the organization.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience.
• 1 year ALS operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency calls and provide advanced medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care as per practice scope.
• Maintain positive public image for ER24.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of EMS environment

Familiarity with facilities and travel routes

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Proficiency in English

Education

Critical Care Assistant (CCA)

National diploma in emergency medical care

Job description

ER24 Upington | Kuruman | South Africa

Closing date: 31/10

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Workplace Type: On-site Permanent

Important: 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

• 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).
• Knowledge of EMS environment.
• Familiarity with facilities, travel routes and demographic area.
• Knowledge of 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.