About this role
ER24 Lowveld | Secunda | South Africa Closing date: 11/08/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Natalie Williams Reference number: 72346 Workplace Type: [[cust_WorkplaceType]] 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