Basic Life Support (BAA)

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POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas: 1. Responding timeously to all call outs. 2. Assessing health status of persons involved in accidents, natural disasters and other emergency situations. 3. Monitoring changes in the health status of patients during transport to and from medical, rehabilitation and other health care facilities. 4. Performing medical procedures\/treatment at BLS level of training, 5. Efficient and effective management of emergency medical and trauma calls as per company standards, policies and procedures. 6. Recording information on patient’s conditions and treatment on Patient Report Form (PRF). 7. PRF completed correctly and accurately and submitted to call centre in due time. 8. Driving emergency care vehicles. 9. Safe operating of company vehicles and equipment as per company policies and procedures. 10. Be able to inspire, motivate, develop and lead other staff to ensure efficient clinical and professional emergency medical care.    The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of a BLS practitioner and all reasonable work-related requests from Management must be adhered to.  Job Requirements 1. Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Basic Life Support (BLS). 2. Must have a valid Code 10 driver’s license, and PrDP, non-negotiable. 3. Minimum of 1 years’ experience as BLS  4. Must have matric certificate or equivalent qualification 5. Ability to work effectively in a team 6. Ability to perform under high pressure situations 7. Ability to remain calm under pressure 8. Excellent telephonic\/radio communication skills. 9. Excellent communication skills with colleagues, hospital staff and Doctors. 10. Flexibility to adapt and cope with changes at short notice 11. Strong administration skills with attention to detail  12. Must be PC literate – basic word, excel and e-mail 13. Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be advantageous   Apply Today and Take the Next Step in Your EMS Career! Please apply on our company website under careers OR email your resume to If you do not receive feedback within 4 weeks after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.  Kindly note, we reserve the right not to appoint any of the applicants for this position.