Rescue Technician

Faculty- Health & Wellness Sciences- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Emergency Medical Sciences- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Contract- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 25/6/2024- Job PurposePerform technical tasks in medical rescue training ranging from assisting with maintenance and running of equipment, assisting with the practical training of students. Ensuring optimal rescue training environment.
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- The incumbent is required to be registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner with a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience.
- Code 10 drivers license with PDP.
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Ensure medical rescue training safety and standards, including physical fitness to safely perform rescue training.
- Maintenance and expansion of rescue equipment
- Preparation, maintenance and calibration of specialised rescue equipment for use in medical rescue training
- Purchasing of equipment and monitoring of equipment
- Orientation, Teaching and supervising students on the use of equipment
- Keep records and report on equipment maintenance and research projects
- General housekeeping of all equipment, and the maintenance of the rescue storerooms
- Competencies- Excellent presentation, organizational, planning, coaching communication and administrative skills
- Strong learner focus, proficiency in English, proficiency in MS Office 365, ability to work in a team, a quality orientated work ethic
- High awareness of medical rescue safety requirements
- Ability to operate specialized rescue equipment
- General InformationClosing Date: 25 June 2024

Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani

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