Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant at Mediclinic

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