Paramedic

**Paramedic Job Description**:
We are looking for an experienced paramedic to be a member of our team of healthcare professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to provide swift emergency medical care that will include responding to emergency calls, performing various medical procedures, administering medication, when needed, and transporting patients to healthcare facilities. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

**Paramedic Responsibilities**:

- Driving the ambulance and/or other emergency vehicles.
- Responding to emergency calls and radio transmissions.
- Assessing patients on the scene and making preliminary diagnoses.
- Providing emergency medical treatment, including administering medication, pain relief, intravenous infusions, and dressing wounds/injuries.
- Employing specialist equipment, such as ventilators and defibrillators, when needed.
- Transporting patients to the emergency department of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals.
- Monitoring and tending to patients while in transit.
- Communicating with medical staff at healthcare facilities in order to provide patient information, including medical condition and treatment plan.
- Writing and submitting accurate incident and patient reports.
- Cleaning the ambulance/emergency vehicle and maintaining medical equipment.

**Paramedic Requirements**:

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in paramedical science.
- Accredited certification.
- Proven experience as a Paramedic.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of on-site medical procedures, terminology, and medications.
- Experience using medical equipment and devices.
- Able to work irregular hours, including weekends and national holidays.
- Excellent level of fitness, stamina, eyesight, and physical agility.
- Exceptional navigational and driving skills.
- Great communication skills.

**Salary**: From R26,580.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sandton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- first aid: 2 years (required)

Shift availability:

- Overnight Shift (required)