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A private healthcare services provider in Middelburg is looking for an Emergency Care Assistant. In this role, you will ensure operational readiness for emergency calls and administer patient care within your defined scope of practice. This entry-level position requires a Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care, and no prior experience is necessary. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work in diverse environments, contributing to providing high-quality pre-hospital care.
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.
The Group is focused on providing specialist‑oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
The Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) will practice as clinical assistants within the emergency medical care and rescue environment thereby replacing the Basic Ambulance Assistant Course as the entry qualification into the emergency medical services.
This position is an entry-level qualification and recognises the key competencies required of Emergency Care Assistants (ECAs) who will work under the guidance of Emergency Care Technicians, Emergency Care Practitioners and Medical Officers in a variety of contexts. Holders of this qualification will operate mainly in and around the ambulance, within wide ranging contexts, including rural, urban, military, coastal, corporate, mass gatherings, homes and workplaces. In general, the Emergency Care Assistant will provide a supportive service within the pre‑hospital context.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
DESIRED EDUCATION
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None
1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant
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