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
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in emergency medical care
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: 1 year EMS experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS experience
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
2. HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
3. EMS environment
4. Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
5. Patient Report Forms
6. Occupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)
7. Knowledge and application of best practice