Paramedic Grade 1,2,3 And 4 (X1 Post)

EdUpStairs; uMnambithi; On-site; ZAR 334,000 - 593,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking a paramedic with HPCSA registration to deliver Advanced Life Support and EMS services in the KwaZulu-Natal district. The role requires current HPCSA Paramedic registration, a Code C1 license with PRDP, and extensive EMS experience per grade.

The position reports to EMS shift leadership and involves treating patients pre-hospital and transporting them to appropriate facilities while adhering to SOPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• CCA qualification with HPCSA Paramedic registration (current card).
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license with PRDP (GP).
• Extensive EMS experience after HPCSA Paramedic registration (7+ to 24+ years).

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support and Advanced Medical Services for the District.
• Respond to emergency calls in the district.
• Conduct shift handover and maintain records.
• Control, issue and check drugs and manage equipment.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

EMS protocols

SOPs

Work under pressure

Interpersonal sensitivity

Patience

Cross-cultural awareness

Code of conduct

Education

HPCSA Paramedic registration

National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care

B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care

ECP registration

Tools

Code 10 Driver’s License with PRDP

Job description

Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum

Requirements

Grade 1: CCA qualification plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic plus.
Current registration with HPCSA.
Valid driver’s license code C1(code 10) with PRDP (GP).
Grade 2: CCA qualification plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA) plus.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP) Or National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP) Grade 3: CCA qualification.
Registration with HPCSA as a paramedic.
A minimum of 14 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA).
Current registration with HPCSA (Card).
Valid driver’s license code C1(code 10) with PRDP (GP) Or National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience after registration with PHCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma plus.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1(code10) with PRDP (GP) or B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical.
Registration with HPCSA as an ECP.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP(GP) Grade 4: CCA qualification.
Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic.
A minimum of 24 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA).
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1(code 10) with PRDP or National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care.
Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic plus.
A minimum of 17 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP Or B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care.
Registration with HPCSA as a ECP.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECP.
Current registration with HPCSA (card).
Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP) Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: The incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS
shift leader: Emergency Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment within the scope of CCA/ National Diploma in
Emergency Medical Care/ B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care and transport patients to an and transport patients to an appropriate health facility
in order to minimise the loss of lives.
The ideal candidate must have a Knowledge of Advanced Life Support HPCSA protocols.
Knowledge of EMS protocols.
Knowledge and understanding of EMS Standard Operating Procedures.
Understanding of EMS work under pressure.
Patience, tolerance, empathy and cross-cultural awareness.
Interpersonal sensitivity.
Code of conduct.

Duties

Provide Advanced Life Support and Advanced Medical Services for the District and Sub-District.
Respond to emergency calls in the district.
Assist with community awareness programmes within the district.
Conduct the treatments of Hepatitis B programme of staff and monitor the progress thereof.
Lecture patient management and demonstrate use of equipment to the internal operational staff, other health sector staff and public: participate in practical
exercise.
Assist Emergency Care Officer’s with Emergency calls (red codes) and critical patients.
Actively participate in quality assurance projects.
Control, issue and check drugs, record issues in register and submit registers.
Wash, clean and disinfect the interior and exterior of the vehicles, equipment and maintain unit in a good working order.
Conduct Proper Shift handover.
Report discrepancies on equipment, motor vehicles, services and make recommendations to the Shift Leader.
Maintain accurate and reliable records.
Abide by all standard operating procedures.