Industrial Site Based Paramedic

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo 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 AREASOversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.Provide professional emergency services to site based clients.Provide basic shift administration services.Required EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical or Diploma 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 ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience.DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ALS operational experience.Required Job Skills And KnowledgeApplication of best practice.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).
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