EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) conduct basic, non-invasive interventions to help save lives and reduce harm at emergency sites.

A Little About Us

The Guardsman Group stands on over 40 years of experience, unmatched technical capabilities and the unwavering belief in the right of safety for all. Each and every day, our matchless range of services puts Guardsman in the lives of people in every corner of Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. We’ve pioneered technologies and perfected procedures to give our customers the best solutions for their homes and businesses. As we enter another decade, we continue to be the industry leader. Today, Guardsman consists of 13 companies and over seven thousand talented workers who are proud to call themselves a Guardsman.

What You'll Be Doing

• Controlling life threatening situations to include severe bleeding, treating shock, administering oxygen, stabilizing, lifting and carrying seriously ill and injured persons, including those with spinal injuries;
• Stabilizing non-life threatening situations including bandaging wounds, splinting injured extremities, dealing with psychological stress of patients;
• Assist with emergency rescue including confined spaces and high angle evacuation;
• Effectively communicate important data to nurse, doctor and nurse administrator;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Respond with the Nurse on duty by ambulance;
• Provide coverage in the mines during tramming;
• Assist with chronic illness clinic;
• Follow-up with clients with life style illness on a bi-monthly basis;
• Ensure that cleanliness of ambulance and clinic is maintained;
• Assist in wellness program drafting articles and doing necessary health checks;
• Assist with sanitary inspections to include sterilization of dressing sets, packs and other medical instruments;
• Maintain ambulance inventory;
• Participate regularly in refresher training;
• Assist in audit preparation (ASAT) in Environment, Health and Safety department;
• Assist in preparing employees for medicals and surveillances (vision screen, vital signs);
• Provide coverage for all construction projects.

Critical Qualifications/Competencies

• High school diploma;
• Current EMT certification/license;
• Current CPR certification;
• Minimum 1 year working experience in an emergency care/nursing environment preferred;
• Must have sound oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to bend, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Demonstrate ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies;
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.

Please submit your resume by November 9, 2023. 

We thank all respondents for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.