Industrial Site Base Ambulance Emergency Assistant
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.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To attend to site-based emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice.
Appointment for this position is subject to successful completion of physical fitness and medical assessment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
- Administer patient care in line with the scope of practice
- Provide professional emergency services to site-based clients
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in emergency medical careDESIRED 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 EXPERIENCE
1 year EMS experienceDESIRED EXPERIENCE
1 year ILS experienceREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Facilities, travel routes and demographic areaHPCSA guidelines and scope of practiceEMS environmentProficiency in the English language (written and verbal)Patient Report FormsOccupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)Knowledge and application of best practiceSeniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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