Rescue Technician Basic Ambulance Assistant

Medi Clinic; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency medical services is seeking a Basic Ambulance Assistant in Randburg, Gauteng. The successful candidate will attend emergency calls, provide critical patient care, and ensure operational readiness. Applicants must have essential certifications and relevant experience to deliver professional emergency services effectively.

Qualifications

• 2 years BLS experience required.
• Knowledge of legislative regulations and client rules.
• Completion of Clinical Practice Guidelines training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency calls and provide medical care.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency situations.
• Administer patient care as per scope of practice.

Skills

Computer literacy

EMS and Rescue environment

Hazmat awareness

Knowledge of best practice

Proficiency in English

Education

Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

LMVR (Light motor vehicle rescue)

Advanced Certificate in Rescue

Job description

ER24 Jhb North| Gauteng | South Africa

Closing date: 13/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 61088
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note 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, provide medical care in line with scope of practice and provide access rescue services.

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 EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
LMVR (Light motor vehicle rescue) Rope rescue Level 1 and Level 2

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: 2 Years BLS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 2 year BLS experience , Verifiable rescue experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• EMS and Rescue environment
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• Hazmat awareness
• Knowledge and application of best practice
• Patient Report Forms
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Relevant legislative regulations
• Specific client rules and 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile