Closing date: 17/12/2021
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Sandisiwe Mathe
Reference number: 20559
Permanent
ER24 Western Cape – South | Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa
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
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
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 EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years road BLS experience
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.
It is a condition of employment that all Mediclinic employees based in Southern Africa are vaccinated against any dangerous or life threatening transmissible diseases. Currently applications for the advertised position will only be considered from applicants who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 by the time of their appointment with an understanding that full vaccination will be achieved within two (2) months after appointment date.