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

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms
• Occupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)
• Knowledge and application of best practice