Website ER24
Who we are ER24 Emergency Medical Services is the premier private emergency medical care provider in South Africa that has been providing a range of quality emergency response and pre-hospital care services since 2000. We operate from 49 bases throughout South Africa to provide realhelprealfast. Bac… read moreked by a strong footprint in all major metropolitan areas and towns, we offer extensive support to private and public hospitals throughout the country. We provide a range of international services. Our local and international aeromedical evacuation service provides clinical excellence and cost containment, meeting the needs of our clients. In 1999 our shareholder, Mediclinic International, expanded its operations strategy to establish ER24, an emergency medical services company. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mediclinic International, part of the Remgro Group of companies, the group operates 49 private hospitals and 2 day clinics throughout South Africa and 3 hospitals in Namibia with more than 7 900 beds in total, which extends ER24’s footprint globally. Mediclinic International currently has three operating divisions – Mediclinic Southern Africa which operates 52 private hospitals and 2 day clinics in South Africa and Namibia; Hirslanden which operates 16 private hospitals and 4 clinics in Switzerland and Mediclinic Middle East which operates 5 private hospitals and 38 clinics in the United Arab Emirates. The group also holds a minority interest of 29.9% in Spire Healthcare Group plc, a leading private hospital group in the United Kingdom and also listed on the LSE. 25 du Toit Street Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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
Closing date: 31/10/2025
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