Intermediate Life Support
15 hours ago
eastern cape, South Africa
Relay EMS
Full-time
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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.
- 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.