Paramedic

Findojobs South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a qualified Paramedic. The candidate will manage patient care, respond to emergencies, and train personnel in life support skills. Candidates should have HPCSA registration and experience in EMS. This role includes shift work and requires resilience and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registered Advanced Life Support with required qualifications.
• Proven experience in both government and private EMS sectors.
• CPD compliant with current CPG update.

Responsibilities

• Handle resuscitations and facilitate patient transfers.
• Respond to EMS calls and assist local EMS.
• Train A&E unit personnel in Basic and Advanced Life Support skills.

Skills

Advanced Life Support certification

Operational EMS experience

Communication skills

Education

B-Tech EMC, CCA, or N-Dip

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Paramedic based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager, Atish Maharaj. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing optimal service delivery and patient quality care.

Function

Position

Paramedic

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Paramedic based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager, Atish Maharaj. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing optimal service delivery and patient quality care.

Critical Outputs

• Be a member of the LSU Paramedic and Hospital Resuscitation team, handle all resuscitations, and facilitate the handover of all EMS patient arrivals and transfers.
• Respond to EMS calls as directed through the Life EMS Emergency Assistance Line and those received from the community, including businesses and Government organizations.
• Assist local/provincial EMS as needed. Build relationships with EMS service providers in the area and provide additional resource and clinical support when required.
• Promote and market the Hospital and Life EMS at community events and initiatives aligned with the Life Healthcare vision.
• Assist with training of A&E unit personnel and in-hospital staff in Basic and Advanced Life Support skills.
• Manage communications between EMS and Hospital Emergency Assistance Line and group admin processes.
• Possess knowledge of patient triage and disaster management, and implement strategies for smooth patient flow and transition.

Requirements

• HPCSA registered ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (B-Tech EMC, CCA, or N-Dip ONLY)
• Proven operational experience in both government and private EMS sectors, with evidence as an ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT provider
• CPD compliant with current CPG update, BLSHCP, ACLS, and PALS completed
• BLSHCP Instructors, ACLS EP, PALS EP advantageous
• ITLS, ATLS (auditor), AHCP, and other postgraduate qualifications advantageous
• PDP Code 08 license with advanced/high-performance driving
• Willingness to work shifts and standby
• Ability to travel
• Resilience
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered. Download the application form and email it to the contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.