Intermediate Life Support Paramedic
Wolmaransstad, North West, South Africa
Job Summary
The ILS Paramedic will provide professional emergency medical care
within the scope of an Intermediate Life Support Paramedic and supervise
operations under the direction of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic or
his/her designee. Establish, implement, update, train, and enforce medical
clinic procedures within the scope of applicable protocols.
Principal
Accountabilities
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 scope of
practice. Transporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment
while in transit. Providing hospital staff with patient information including
condition and treatment.
- Conducts medical training
for personnel as required.
- 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
are 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 staff members to ensure effective efficiencies in compliance with
contractual and legal requirements.
- Reviews of Electronic Medical
Reporting forms or Paper Medical Reporting Forms at for proper documentation.
- Provides feedback to the
assigned BAA medics on the improvement of their skills and understanding of the
SOP’s.
- Ensures that all Patient
Report Forms (PRFs) are completed correctly and up to standard.
- Participates in marketing
activities.
- Daily
vehicle maintenance which includes a pre and post-shift vehicle inspection and
wash. Conduct a full equipment audit and inspection.
OTHER
or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Submits reports to the
Managing Director and ALS Paramedic as directed.
- Effectively communicates
and makes prompt and accurate decisions to help achieve TAC-Pulse 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.
Reporting
Relationships
Title of Direct Report(s): BAA
/ BLS Medics
Title of Supervisor: ALS Paramedic and/or
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Knowledge &
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 in-depth knowledge of life-saving Medical procedures.
- Have knowledge of intermediate cardiology, to include
operation of Defibrillator equipment, accurate reading and diagnosis of cardiac
strips, and ILS algorithms with appropriate drug treatment protocol.
- Be knowledgeable of Intermediate / Pre-Hospital Trauma Care,
to include immediate assessment and treatment of any traumatic life-threatening
injury, IV therapy and ECG monitoring.
- Have knowledge of general sick call procedures.
- Inventory management skills are required.
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS) certified and current for
the duration of your employment.
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certified an
advantage.
Experience
& Education
- Current
National Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certification or military medical 18D
equivalent Certification.
- Certification
must be current with all applicable education and all recertification
requirements completed.
- Minimum of 2 years’
experience in the medical field as an ILS medic.
- Minimum of
1 year’s supervisory experience.
- 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.
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 life-threatening conditions.
- All employees will undergo Random Drug Testing.
South African
Police Clearance
Must have a valid SAPS
clearance certificate or be able to obtain one within 4 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.
Travel
The ability to travel
domestically.
Disclaimer
The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It
is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job.