Emergency Care Technician (ECT Paramedic)

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the ALS Paramedic in developing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for emergency medical operations.
• Driving (Responding) and staffing ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment and making diagnoses within the scope of practice. Transporting patients to a hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit. Providing hospital staff with patient information including condition and treatment.
• Conducts medical training for all personnel (Permanent, Volunteer or Contractual).
• Responsible for the protection of company resources, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for stock issuance and overall control.
• Monitors medical issues and trending emergencies in Wolmaransstad and surrounding areas to ensure personnel is apprised of current medical threats and aware of preventative measures and risks.
• Keeps management informed of any health or operational related issues.
• Manages daily activities of BAA and AEA staff members to ensure effective efficiencies in compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Reviews Electronic Medical Reporting forms or Paper Medical Reporting Forms at for proper documentation.
• Provides feedback to the assigned BAA and AEA medics on the improvement of their skills and understanding of the SOP’s.
• Ensures that all Patient Report Forms (PRFs) are completed correctly and up to standard.
• Participates in marketing activities.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submits reports to the ALS Paramedic as directed.
• Effectively communicates and makes prompt and accurate decisions to help achieve TAC-Pulse ERS goals.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Facilitates the collection of all reports, medical records, and other forms and perform initial quality assurance review.
• Responsible for administering disciplinary actions in accordance with senior management.
• Provides training to subordinates.
• May be required to fill in for ALS Paramedic during his/her absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, and SKILLS

• Good communication skills are a must.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Comprehensive understanding of emergency medicine.
• Knowledgeable in emergency rescue and stabilization.
• Must have extensive personnel management skills.
• Have in-depth knowledge of life-saving Medical procedures.
• Have knowledge of intermediate cardiology, to include the operation of Defibrillator equipment, accurate reading and diagnosis of cardiac strips, and ALS algorithms with the appropriate drug treatment protocol.
• Be knowledgeable of Intermediate / Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, to include immediate assessment and treatment of any traumatic life-threatening injury, IV therapy, and ECG monitoring.
• Have knowledge of general sick call procedures.
• Inventory management skills are required.
• Emergency Care Technician certified and current for the duration of your employment.
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certified an advantage.
• Current National Emergency Care Technician Certification or military medical 18D equivalent Certification.
• Certification must be current with all applicable education/recertification requirements completed.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the medical field as an ECT medic.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• College Degree Preferred.
• Licensure must be current with all applicable education/recertification requirements completed
• Previous instructors experience an advantage.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Code 10 & PrDP.

South African Police Clearance

• Must have a valid SAPS clearance certificate or be able to obtain one within four weeks of initial employment start date. The certificate must have been issued within the last 6 months. SAPS clearance certificate must be renewed annually. Only candidates with a “clean” record will be considered.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Primary duty station(s) are located in Wolmaransstad & Klerksdorp, North West, and surrounding areas.
• Place of duty and environmental conditions can be austere, harsh, and work can be performed under life-threatening conditions.
• All employees will undergo Random Drug Testing.