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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 5d ago
Apply by Aug 14
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The paramedic is responsible for providing advanced life support treatment during emergency calls and ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. They must also manage administrative documentation, maintain medical equipment, and adhere to all company and HPCSA protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA, N. Dip EMC, or Dip EMC). Additionally, four years of post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment is preferred.
Full job description
We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.
To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality patient management within the Organisation.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Administrative Duties
Complete all the company and legal documentation essential in the completion of your duty, and ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager for filing (action)
Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit
Complete E - Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated Complete any and all paperwork required for overtime worked and leave required
Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager
Quality Improvement
Quality assurance to maintain work standards, integrity of data reporting
Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Advanced Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations
Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended
Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis
Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance
Submit to involvement in community projects if required
Required to have the necessary knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per your training and qualification, and familiarize yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the
HPCSA
Required to adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you
Vehicle and Equipment
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 on Geopal, and to report such discrepancies to your Operations Manager
Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week.
Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working conditions in accordance with manufacturers’ details
Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen ’to management.
Ensure that all rechargeable equipment is kept serviceable
Maintain rechargeable batteries.
Update contents check lists accordingly
Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and, in your possession,
Health and Safety
10 Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements
Ensure compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements and report all injuries sustained on duty immediately to the Operations Manager, Call Centre.
Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times.
Act in the manner conducive to basic safety regulations whilst on duty
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 if not, make such a scene safe according to the regulations in your specific level of emergency care training
Ensure reporting of any unusual occurrence of company importance, whilst on duty, to the Operations Manager immediately.
Wear the appropriate protective gear on each scene as necessary
Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
Patient Care
Required to respond to all emergency calls within one minute and all non- emergency calls within three minutes, unless you inform the emergency call contact centre immediately of an adequate reason why you are unable to do so
Be an ambassador to the company by always displaying compassion and empathy towards your patients, their family members and friends
Keep family members informed about patient treatment
Hand all patients over to hospital staff as per protocol
Wear protective gloves when treating or transporting all patients
Respect the confidential nature of the information patients share with you even after their death
Be courteous and professional when interacting with 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
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Self-Management and Development
Identify self-development needs in terms of job requirements and career progression and bring these to the attention of the immediate manager
Formulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence
Share knowledge with relevant team members.
Follow agreed upon (authorised) action steps until desired competence is achieved
Be punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment
Meet deadlines
Customer satisfaction
Ongoing Customers satisfaction according to set standards
Be a model of excellent customer service, ensuring that all customers experience excellent and satisfactory interaction at all time
Listen with empathy while remaining professional at all times
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
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
Preferred
4 Years of post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
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
Netcare Values
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 partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
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.
The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
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.
Related keywords
ParamedicHPCSAAdvanced Life SupportNetcare 911Emergency CarePatient CareClinical ProtocolsEmergency Medical ServicesMedical DocumentationEquipment ControlHealth and SafetyOperational EfficiencyPatient ManagementEmergency ResponseCPD ComplianceACLS
The Netcare Group (JSE: NTC) offers a unique, comprehensive range of medical services across the healthcare spectrum, enabling us to serve the health and care needs of each individual who entrust their care to us. Our focus on implementing sophisticated digital systems will enable us to provide care that is fully integrated and an enhanced experience across our Group's operations. At Netcare, we are striving to change healthcare for the better. In addition to its world-class acute private hospital services, Netcare provides:
o radiosurgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant and robotic-assisted surgery through Netcare Cancer Care;
o primary healthcare services through Medicross;
o emergency medical services through Netcare 911;
o occupational health and employee wellness services through Netcare Occupational Health;
o mental health and psychiatric services through Akeso;
o innovative solutions to increase access to quality and affordable private healthcare through NetcarePlus;
and o renal dialysis services through National Renal Care (NRC).
Netcare is also a leading private trainer of emergency medical and nursing personnel in the country.
For more information visit www.netcare.co.za.
Offices: 76 Maude street (corner West street), Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, ZA
The Netcare Group (JSE: NTC) offers a unique, comprehensive range of medical services across the healthcare spectrum, enabling us to serve the health and care needs of each individual who entrust their care to us. Our focus on implementing sophisticated digital systems will enable us to provide care that is fully integrated and an enhanced experience across our Group's operations. At Netcare, we are striving to change healthcare for the better. In addition to its world-class acute private hospital services, Netcare provides:
o radiosurgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant and robotic-assisted surgery through Netcare Cancer Care;
o primary healthcare services through Medicross;
o emergency medical services through Netcare 911;
o occupational health and employee wellness services through Netcare Occupational Health;
o mental health and psychiatric services through Akeso;
o innovative solutions to increase access to quality and affordable private healthcare through NetcarePlus;
and o renal dialysis services through National Renal Care (NRC).
Netcare is also a leading private trainer of emergency medical and nursing personnel in the country.
For more information visit www.netcare.co.za.
Offices: 76 Maude street (corner West street), Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, ZA