Paramedic

Job Title

Paramedic - Emergency Care

Company/Organisation Name

Netcare

Location

Not specified

Job Description and Responsibilities

To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality patient management within the Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary documentation and ensure copies are handed to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with internal requirements.
• Complete E-Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated.
• Perform administrative duties as requested by the Operational Manager.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper stock control and replacement of equipment.
• Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance.
• Submit to involvement in community projects if required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure the effective control of equipment in the Department as per set guidelines.
• Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift.
• Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working conditions.
• Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen to management.
• Maintain rechargeable batteries.
• Update contents check lists accordingly.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and in your possession.
• Comply with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements.
• Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times.
• Ensure safe and considerate driving techniques at all times whilst in control of the company vehicle.
• Ensure that the scene of an incident is safe to approach and make it safe according to regulations.
• Respond to all emergency calls within one minute and all non-emergency calls within three minutes.
• Be an ambassador to the company by always displaying compassion and empathy towards patients and their families.
• Keep family members informed about patient treatment.
• Wear protective gloves when treating or transporting all patients.
• Respect the confidential nature of information shared by patients.
• Accurately document all patients’ information and valuables.
• Ensure drug registers are filled out when appropriate drugs have been administered.
• Ensure regular drug stock counts are conducted.
• Identify self-development needs and formulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence.
• Be punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment.
• Meet deadlines.
• Be a model of excellent customer service.
• Listen with empathy while remaining professional at all times.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education

• Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as a Paramedic (CCA / N. Dip EMC / Dip EMC).
• Currency with the HPCSA CPG updates.

Preferred

• An education or qualification in business management would be beneficial.
• Current registration in ACLS, PALS and ATLS would be beneficial.

Work Experience

4 Years of post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial.

Knowledge

• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911.

Physical Requirements

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

Netcare Values and Behaviours

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do. We care about the truth in all our actions. We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.