About this role
ER24 Pretoria | Pretoria | South Africa
Closing date: 03/02/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 66910
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) will practice as clinical assistants within the emergency medical care and rescue environment thereby replacing the Basic Ambulance Assistant Course as the entry qualification into the emergency medical services.
This position is an entry-level qualification and recognises the key competencies required of Emergency Care Assistants (ECAs) who will work under the guidance of Emergency Care Technicians, Emergency Care Practitioners and Medical Officers in a variety of contexts. Holders of this qualification will operate mainly in and around the ambulance, within wide ranging contexts, including rural, urban, military, coastal, corporate, mass gatherings, homes and workplaces. In general, the Emergency Care Assistant will provide a supportive service within the pre-hospital context.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Ensure Operational Readiness for Emergency Calls
- Administer Patient Care in line with scope of practice
- Report near misses, slips, and adverse events
- Market and maintain a positive public image of ER24
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
DESIRED EDUCATION
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
1-year operational experience as an Emergency Care Assistant
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Application of best practice
- EMS environment
- English language (verbal and written)
- Facilities, travel routes, and geographical area
- HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
- Patient report forms
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Other facts
About Mediclinic
Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International, a private hospital group with three operating platforms in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, and a 29.9% shareholding in Spire Healthcare, a UK-based healthcare group with 38 hospitals.
Mediclinic Middle East operates seven hospitals and over 20 clinics with more than 900 inpatient beds in the United Arab Emirates, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Mediclinic puts science at the heart of its care approach, focusing on providing the best possible facilities with international-standard technology, backed-up by sound medical expertise and the empathy of its nursing staff.
What you'll do
- The Emergency Care Assistant will ensure operational readiness for emergency calls and administer patient care in line with their scope of practice. They will also report near misses and maintain a positive public image of ER24.
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