Overview
Remote Site Paramedic – Pooling Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at International SOS
Title: Remote Site Paramedic – Pooling
Company: International SOS
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an understanding of all key clients’ contractual agreements
- Provide acute health care to clients in a remote setting to the standards set out by International SOS policies and procedures
- Organize and support aero-medical evacuations in liaison with Sydney Alarm Centre
- Provide on-call services for afterhours triage with referral to Site Medical Officer.
- Refer to other health professionals as appropriate to seek expert advice.
- Refer for diagnostic test as appropriate to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Compliance with Privacy Law
- Perform health monitoring as agreed to client requirements.
- To assist the client to be compliant with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements in order to minimize the company’s risk exposure and liabilities.
- Where appropriate, to provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on occupational health and return to work policies and procedures.
- Assist client to identify appropriate resources, information and support necessary to provide a safe work environment
- Work closely with site Ambulance Drivers in upskilling and maintaining the ambulance condition and equipment.
- Administer drugs, immunizations etc as per Medical Director orders
- Liaise with all parties involved in the injury management of employees onsite
- Ensure effective communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure the services are timely, tailored, effectively utilized and better than competing providers
About You
Required Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures
- Valid driver’s license
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a propensity for teamwork
- Computer Skills
- Report writing
Additional Competencies Include
- Punctuality and good attendance
- A customer service commitment at all times
- Ability to work as part of a professional team and ensure a high level of trust and integrity within team
Required Work Experience
- Minimum four years’ experience as an acute care paramedic or registered nurse
- Excellent emergency and advanced life support skills
- Aero-Medical evacuation experience
- Excellent clinical skills – ability to assess, diagnose and treat to aid early intervention
- Experience in rehabilitating injured workers
- Familiar with state worker’s compensation legislation
- Experience in training and development.
- Experience as a flight paramedic or in search and rescue paramedic roles is highly desirable
Required Qualifications
- Current state registered paramedic
- Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (desirable)
- ACLS compulsory and ATLS, HUET, Winch (desirable)
- Valid Authority to Practice
- Valid Certificate of Medical Registration
Required Languages
- English
