Paramedic

Via Medica International; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic to join their team. The successful candidate will perform essential patient assessments across various demographics, manage medical equipment, and ensure high-quality patient care in a dynamic work environment. This role requires a valid DOH/HAAD paramedic license and offers the opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team dedicated to emergency care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Care Paramedic with DOH or HAAD certification.
• Ability to assess a range of patient demographics including pediatric and geriatric.
• Experience in equipment management and patient data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and manage emergency care.
• Ensure ambulance readiness and maintain medical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Equipment Maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

DOH/HAAD Advanced Care Paramedic License

Job description

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Essential Functions

· Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including neonatal,

paediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients and the general patient population.

· Verifies that the assigned ambulance is mechanically sound and properly equipped at the start of a shift.

· Evaluates the nature and acuity of the illness or injury.

· Ensure that all medical and non-medical equipment is maintained, checked and serviced, including the onsite

ambulance and emergency care equipment as per VMIH policies.

· Organizes patient care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.

· Communicates information pertinent to transfer of patient. (ie; admissions, ER transfer)

· Interacts professionally with staff members, physicians, and patients.

· Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

· Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

· Ensures that all patient files and data collection is maintained to the highest standard while ensuring

confidentiality.

· Handles inventory control of emergency drugs and disposables.

· Ensures full compliance on audits, stock control, incident and accident reporting, controlled medication

reporting and onsite continued training and development.

· Prepares and submit all weekly and monthly reports shared with onsite clinic manager.

· Ensures continuous quality management throughout the clinic.

· Complete a full and comprehensive hand over to relief paramedic after every shift.

Are a DOH/HAAD Advanced Care Paramedic License or Passer?*

Please upload your DOH License/DOH Exam Pass*

What is your Notice Period?*

What is your expected salary in AED per month?*