Permanent
Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Paramedic
Unknown, Gauteng
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About this role
Employer: Fidelity Services Group
An Intermediate Life Support Paramedic provides essential pre-hospital emergency medical care, bridging basic life support and advanced life support levels. They assess, stabilize, and treat patients in emergency situations, often working alongside other emergency responders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide immediate medical assistance to patients.
* Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examinations.
* Administer intermediate-level medical treatments such as airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration as per protocols.
* Perform basic and some advanced life support procedures, including cardiac monitoring and defibrillation.
* Stabilize patients and prepare them for transport to healthcare facilities.
* Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
* Document patient care accurately and maintain detailed records.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations and infection control standards.
* Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certification and skills.
Qualifications:
* Certification as an Intermediate Life Support Paramedic registered HPCSA.
* Valid driver’s license (minimum B, advantage C1) with the ability to operate emergency vehicles.
* Knowledge of relevant emergency medical protocols and procedures.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure in high-stress environments.
An Intermediate Life Support Paramedic provides essential pre-hospital emergency medical care, bridging basic life support and advanced life support levels. They assess, stabilize, and treat patients in emergency situations, often working alongside other emergency responders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide immediate medical assistance to patients.
* Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examinations.
* Administer intermediate-level medical treatments such as airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration as per protocols.
* Perform basic and some advanced life support procedures, including cardiac monitoring and defibrillation.
* Stabilize patients and prepare them for transport to healthcare facilities.
* Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
* Document patient care accurately and maintain detailed records.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations and infection control standards.
* Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certification and skills.
Qualifications:
* Certification as an Intermediate Life Support Paramedic registered HPCSA.
* Valid driver’s license (minimum B, advantage C1) with the ability to operate emergency vehicles.
* Knowledge of relevant emergency medical protocols and procedures.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure in high-stress environments.