Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 - Komatipoort EMS at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirement:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent.. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Basic Ambulance Assistant.
• Proof of current registration with the HPCSA (valid card will be accepted, deposit slip will not be accepted). Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit (PrDP) for transporting patients. Candidates are expected to write an assessment test and test driving.

Duties:

• Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Basic Life Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls as dispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical professionals to assist with Basic Life Support of patient treatment.
• Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Maintain vehicle and medical equipment, check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist, report all losses, damages and discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
• Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle and maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order at all times. Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that all items are used before expiry date. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy station. Use all government property i.e medical equipment, other equipment, vehicles and buildings as per government policies and procedures. Complete and submit all paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination of the shift or as required.  
•  Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order. Abide by the EMS Standard Operational Procedures. Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times. Actively participate in training and quality assurance programs.  Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shifts, they should be mentally and physically fit to perform their duties.