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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/ Paramedic vacancy in Bermuda

British Overseas Territory / Paramedic

alina@imsrecruitment.com

IMS Recruitment is one of Europe’s leading international medical recruitment companies.

Is the chance of working in Bermuda tempting?

Bermuda is renowned for its beautiful, sun-kissed beaches and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

IMS’s client operates modern public hospitals in Bermuda offering high standards of care from its international workforce.

We are now seeking an experienced EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) PARAMEDIC

Key responsibilities

  • Providing safe, evidence-based pre-hospital and intra-hospital care as part of the Emergency Department team.
  • Operating ambulances in a safe, timely and efficient manner and responding to 911 emergencies and other requests for ambulance services.
  • Triaging, assessing, monitoring and transporting patients within the hospital and community in accordance with EMS policies and guidelines.
  • Communicating effectively with physicians, nurses, dispatch personnel and other emergency team members to support high-quality patient care.
  • Administering emergency medications within scope of practice, including oxygen, Entonox and other approved medications as directed.
  • Completing patient care reports, refusal forms and other required documentation accurately and promptly following each call.
  • Ensuring ambulances, emergency equipment and gas cylinders are fully stocked, maintained, decontaminated and ready for use at all times.
  • Supporting patient flow within the Emergency Department by assisting with triage, mobility, transport, monitoring, splints, collars, crutches, bandages and other emergency interventions.
  • Assisting with advanced procedures where appropriate to training level, including airway support, IV access, blood collection and IV fluid administration.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification required.
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification where applicable.
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification required for employees certified after the 2015 certification year.
  • Eligible for  registration with the Council for Allied Health Professionals.
  • Valid Ambulance Driver’s Licence.
  • Minimum of one year of EMT experience preferred.
  • Physically strong, agile and dexterous, with the ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

The offer

On offer are excellent working conditions and financial terms.

  • Attractive salary (very low tax)
  • 2 year contracts
  • 35 hour weeks
  • Other benefits

Please send a detailed cv for consideration and advise on availability to: alina@imsrecruitment.com