Intermediate Life Support

15 hours ago

eastern cape, South Africa Relay EMS Full-time
Job Purpose

To Provide specialized pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm, and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities at ILS/ECA level of care when required.

Job Requirements
  • Current registration with HPCSA as ILS/ECA.
  • Must have a valid Code 8 or 10 driver’s license, and Pr DP, non-negotiable.
  • Certificate in Ambulance Emergency Assistant/ Emergency Care Assistant.
  • Matric with Math’s and Science.
  • Minimum of one years’ experience post qualification.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Ability to perform and remain calm under high pressure situations.
  • Excellent telephonic/radio communication skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with colleagues, hospital staff and Doctors.
  • Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be advantageous.
  • Flexibility to adapt and cope with changes at short notice.
  • Strong administration skills with attention to detail.
  • Must be PC literate – basic word, excel and e-mail.
Key Performance Areas
  • Safe patient care in compliance within HPCSA protocols as an ILS/ECA.
  • Efficient handling of and response to emergency calls as per company policy.
  • Accurate completion and administration of all required patient and company documentation.
  • Responding timeously to all call outs.
  • Assessing health status of persons involved in accidents, natural disasters and other emergency situations.
  • Monitoring changes in the health status of patients during transport to and from medical, rehabilitation and other health care facilities.
  • Performing medical procedures/treatment at ILS/ECA level of training.
  • Efficient and effective management of emergency medical and trauma calls as per company standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Recording information on patient’s conditions and treatment on Patient Report Form (PRF) in accordance with guidelines published by HPCSA.
  • Accurate completion of PRF’s and submission for processing according to scheme and company policy.
  • Responsible driving of emergency vehicles in accordance with company policy and National Road Traffic Act.
  • Safe operating of company vehicles and equipment as per company policies and procedures.
  • Practice of strict infection control measures and maintaining a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace.
  • Active participation in continuous development activities aimed at improving and updating clinical and industry related knowledge.
  • Compliance with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines published by HPCSA.
  • Be able to inspire, motivate, develop, and lead other staff to ensure efficient clinical and professional emergency medical care.

The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of an ILS/ECA and all reasonable work-related requests from Management must be adhered to.