PARAMEDIC GRADE 1– 4 REF NO: EMS/PARA/09/2022 (POSTS 20)
SALARY: R258 198 – R528 177.per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Various Districts
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1 Grade 12 certificate with successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA) and proof of current registration. No experience is required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2 Grade 12 certificate with successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma and proof of current registration. 7 Years’ experience is required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA) and no experience is required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with a National Diploma. Grade 3 Grade 12 certificate with successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or successful completion of a recognized B Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP and proof of current registration. 14 Years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA), 7 years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (NDIP) and a registered ECP requires no experience. Grade 4 Grade 12 certificate with successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or successful completion of a B Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP and proof of current registration. 24 years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA), 17 years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (NDIP) and 10 years’ experience required after registration as an ECP.
DUTIES: Check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist. Report all losses, damages, discrepancies, and deficiencies to the shift manager. Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle. Treat patients in accordance with relevant ALS protocols, as per HPCSA and transport patients to hospital, from scene and between hospitals in accordance with the relevant protocols.
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Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself with continuous medical education through CPD systems, as required by HPCSA. Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that expired items are disposed of timeously and/or exchange for fresh stock. Always maintain the unit in a clean condition and in good working order. Respond to opportunities that enhance professional development (e.g. in-service training, attending workshops, forum meetings and updating staff accordingly).
Use all equipment and government property correctly. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base. Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork to the shift senior before the termination of the shift. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/Relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order. Abide by the Standing Operational Procedures and other EMS policies. Always maintain accurate and reliable records. Assume responsibility for the security of the vehicle and equipment.
Perform overtime duties in accordance with Emergency Medical Services Policy. Provide In-service training to BLS and ILS staff. Undertake inter-facility transfers on Intensive care units, obstetric ambulances and all other inter-facility ambulances. Undertake any other duties as allocated by a Shift supervisor/Station Manager/Sub District manager/ District Manager.
Respond to emergency calls within stipulated response times on primary response vehicles and ambulances. Provide emergency medical assistance to clinical staff at primary and secondary institutions throughout the Province. Perform emergency medical care & treatment, at special events and special operations in the Province. Perform duties as per allocated shift roster, i.e. day and night duties.
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Errakiah Tel No: (011) 564 2053
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be delivered directly to: Emergency Medical Services, Continuity SA, Growth Point Business Park, Corner Old Pretoria Road and Tonetti Street, Midrand or posted to P.O Box 8311 Halfway House 1685
NOTE: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the new Form z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents and a detailed curriculum vitae. In order to alleviate the administrative burden on HR section as well as considering the cost for applicants, departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 21 October 2022