Operational 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-orientated, 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.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care in line with scope of practice.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASEnsure operational readiness for emergency callsAdminister patient care in line with scope of practiceMarket and maintain a positive public image for ER24Required EducationESSENTIAL 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 applicationRequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year EMS experienceDESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year ILS experienceRequired Job Skills And KnowledgeApplication of best practiceComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Facilities, travel routes and demographical areaHPCSA guidelines and scope of practicePatient Report FormsProficiency in the English language (written and verbal)