Job Title: Operational Paramedic
Location: ER24 Western Cape – East, Paarl, South Africa
Number of Positions: 1
Reference Number: 50178
Workplace Type: On-site Permanent
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operational Paramedic to join our team at ER24 Western Cape – East. As an Operational Paramedic, you will be responsible for attending to emergency calls and providing advanced medical care in line with your scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
– Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
– Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
– Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
– Provide basic shift administration services
Requirements:
Essential Education:
– Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical care or Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
Desired Education:
– Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa
Essential Minimum Experience:
– Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience
Desired Experience:
– 1 year ALS operational experience
Required Job Skills and Knowledge:
– Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
– EMS environment
– Facilities, travel routes, and demographical area
– HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
– Patient Report Forms
– Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
– Application of best practice
Note:
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 who meet the minimum requirements.
Please note that if you are an internal employee on a fixed-term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.