JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the ALS Paramedic in developing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for emergency medical operations.
- Driving (Responding) and staffing ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Assessing patients providing emergency treatment and making diagnoses within the scope of practice. Transporting patients to a hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit. Providing hospital staff with patient information including condition and treatment.
- Conducts medical training for all personnel (Permanent Volunteer or Contractual).
- Responsible for the protection of company resources medical supplies and equipment.
- Responsible for stock issuance and overall control.
- Monitors medical issues and trending emergencies in Wolmaransstad and surrounding areas to ensure personnel is apprised of current medical threats and aware of preventative measures and risks.
- Keeps management informed of any health or operational related issues.
- Manages daily activities of BAA and AEA staff members to ensure effective efficiencies in compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
- Reviews Electronic Medical Reporting forms or Paper Medical Reporting Forms at for proper documentation.
- Provides feedback to the assigned BAA and AEA medics on the improvement of their skills and understanding of the SOPs.
- Ensures that all Patient Report Forms (PRFs) are completed correctly and up to standard.
- Participates in marketing activities.
OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Submits reports to the ALS Paramedic as directed.
- Effectively communicates and makes prompt and accurate decisions to help achieve TACPulse ERS goals.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Facilitates the collection of all reports medical records and other forms and perform initial quality assurance review.
- Responsible for administering disciplinary actions in accordance with senior management.
- Provides training to subordinates.
- May be required to fill in for ALS Paramedic during his/her absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
- Good communication skills are a must.
- Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
- Comprehensive understanding of emergency medicine.
- Knowledgeable in emergency rescue and stabilization.
- Must have extensive personnel management skills.
- Have indepth knowledge of lifesaving Medical procedures.
- Have knowledge of intermediate cardiology to include the operation of Defibrillator equipment accurate reading and diagnosis of cardiac strips and ALS algorithms with the appropriate drug treatment protocol.
- Be knowledgeable of Intermediate / PreHospital Trauma Care to include immediate assessment and treatment of any traumatic lifethreatening injury IV therapy and ECG monitoring.
- Have knowledge of general sick call procedures.
- Inventory management skills are required.
- Emergency Care Technician certified and current for the duration of your employment.
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certified an advantage.
- Current National Emergency Care Technician Certification or military medical 18D equivalent Certification.
- Certification must be current with all applicable education/recertification requirements completed.
- Minimum 2 years experience in the medical field as an ECT medic.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- College Degree Preferred.
- Licensure must be current with all applicable education/recertification requirements completed
- Previous instructors experience an advantage.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Code 10 & PrDP.
South African Police Clearance
- Must have a valid SAPS clearance certificate or be able to obtain one within four weeks of initial employment start date. The certificate must have been issued within the last 6 months. SAPS clearance certificate must be renewed annually. Only candidates with a clean record will be considered.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Primary duty station(s) are located in Wolmaransstad & Klerksdorp North West and surrounding areas.
- Place of duty and environmental conditions can be austere harsh and work can be performed under lifethreatening conditions.
- All employees will undergo Random Drug Testing.
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