Industrial Site Base Ambulance Emergency Assistant

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To attend to site based emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice.
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
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 JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Facilities, travel routes and demographical areaHPCSA guidelines and scope of practiceEMS environmentProficiency in the English language (written and verbal)Patient Report FormsOccupational Health and Safety (OSH Act; Mine Health and Safety Act and risk management)Knowledge and application of best practiceAppointment for this position is subject to successful completion of a physical fitness and medical assessment.