Ambulance Technician / EMT
Responds to medical emergencies across Jamaica — assesses patients, provides pre-hospital care, and transports to hospital facilities.
Typical Salary
J$1.2M
to J$2.5M per year
Open Roles
300+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
EMSJ expanding
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Career Paths
First Responder→EMT-Basic→EMT-Advanced→Paramedic→Senior Paramedic→Supervisor
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$1.8M
Entry: J$1.2MSenior: J$2.5M
Key Skills
Pre-hospital care
Trauma management
Cardiac monitoring
IV therapy
Airway management
Vehicle operation
Documentation
Team coordination
Education
Minimum Entry
- 5 CXC passes (inc. English, Biology)
- EMT-Basic certification
Preferred
- EMT-Advanced / Paramedic
- BSc Emergency Medical Services
Professional Qualifications
- EMT-Basic certification (EMSJ/MOH)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support)
- Paramedic certification (advanced)
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