ECT - Emergency Care Technician

ROLE SUMMARY

The Emergency Care Technician is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery through quality patient care and fostering client centric focus through being a brand ambassador for Netcare.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTANCY OF CARE

Administrative duties

• Complete all company and legal documentation is essential in the completion of your duty, and to ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager for filing
• Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit
• Complete EPRF’s – (Electronic Patient Report Forms) accurately for every patient treated
• Complete any and all paperwork required for overtime worked and leave required
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager

Quality improvement

• Ensure quality assurance to maintain work standards and integrity of data reporting
• Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Advanced Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations
• Depending on specialization, provide assistance with medical rescue, emergency communications or specialized transport.
• Immediately call for backup should the condition of the patient require treatment that exceeds your scope of practice and competency
• Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended and make sure this number appears on all pages of the PRF/EPRF
• Assist with in-service training where appropriate
• Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
• Attend CME training as required
• Ensure knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per training and qualification, and familiarize yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the HPCSA
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company policies and procedures
• Project based work
• Submit to involvement in community projects if required

Vehicle and Equipment

• Ensure the effective control of equipment in the Department as per guidelines
• Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift on CARS, and to report such discrepancies to your Operations Manager (CARS sheet)
• Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week.
• Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working conditions in accordance with manufacturers’ details
• Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen ’to management.
• Ensure that all rechargeable equipment is kept serviceable.
• Maintain rechargeable batteries.
• Update contents check lists accordingly
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and in your possession.
• Complete a drug checklist before commencement of shift and provide a handover drug count on completion of the shift

Health and Safety

• 10 Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements
• Ensure compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements and report all injuries sustained on duty immediately to the Operations Manager, Call Centre
• Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times.
• Act in a manner conducive to basic safety regulations whilst on duty
• Ensure safe and considerate driving techniques at all times whilst in control of the company vehicle.
• Ensure that the scene of an incident is safe to approach and if not, make such a scene safe according to the regulations in your specific level of emergency care training
• Ensure reporting of any unusual occurrence of company importance, whilst on duty, to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Wear the appropriate protective gear on each scene as necessary
• Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible

Patient Care

• Respond to all emergency calls within one minute and all non-emergency calls within three minutes, unless you inform the emergency call contact centre immediately of an adequate reason why you are unable to do so
• Respond to and assist BLS and/or ILS practitioners that require medical assistance if the ALS practitioner is unavailable
• Be an ambassador to the company by always displaying compassion and empathy towards your patients, their family members and friends.
• Keep family members informed about patient treatment
• Wear protective gloves when treating or transporting all patients
• Respect the confidential nature of the information patients share with you even after their death
• Be courteous and professional when interacting with patients.
• Accurately document all patients’ valuables
• Record and maintain a scheduled drug register in accordance with the Netcare drug policy
• Ensure drug registers are filled out when appropriate drugs have been administered
• Ensure regular drug stock counts are conducted
• Consult with an ECP or MO before interventions as per the HPCSA ECT protocol
• Ensure that interventions that require reported practice are presented to an ECP or MO within 48 hours of said intervention

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Current registration with the HPCSA (Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel) as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
• Must be over 21 years old and have a valid PDRP for passengers and a valid Code 10 Driver’s License

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year’s post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial.
• Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Analytical and technical skills

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial
• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations, including weekend, public holiday, and night duty shifts.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• Will need to work underground, where applicable

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.