Main purpose of job
To attend to emergency calls and provide basic medical care in line with scope of practice.
Key responsibility areas
▪ Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
▪ Administer patient care in line with scope of pratice
▪ Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
Requirements
▪ Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
▪ 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience
▪ 2 years road BLS experience
Desired education
▪ 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 job skills and knowledge
▪ Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
▪ HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
▪ Application of best practice
▪ EMS environment
▪ Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
▪ Patient Report Forms
▪ 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.
Closing date 25 November 2022