Rescue Technician Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Mediclinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa seeks an experienced EMS professional to attend emergency calls and provide care within the scope of practice. The role requires 3 years ILS experience and an ILS qualification, with advanced rescue training preferred.

Based in the Vaalpark area, you will ensure readiness and provide access rescue services for clients. Preference is given to applicants in line with Mediclinic Southern Africa's Employment Equity Plan and to internal candidates meeting minimum

Qualifications

• Essential: ILS qualification.
• Desirable: Advanced Certificate in Rescue and training on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Provide basic access rescue.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Provide professional emergency services and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client rules & regulations

Computer literacy

EMS environment

Facilities & routes knowledge

Hazmat awareness

HPCSA guidelines & scope

Patient report forms

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

ILS qualification

Advanced Certificate in Rescue

Job description

ER24 Vaal | Vaalpark | South Africa

Closing date: 16/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To attend to emergency calls, provide medical care in line with scope of practice and provide access rescue services.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : ILS qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION: Advanced Certificate in Rescue. 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 : 3 years ILS experience, Verifiable rescue experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 5 year ILS experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls

Provide basic access rescue

Administer patient care in line with scope of practice

Provide professional emergency services to clients and relationship maintenance

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Client rules and regulations
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• EMS and Rescue environment
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• Hazmat awareness
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Relevant legislative regulations

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.