Paramedic

SUMMARY:
Our shipboard Paramedics are responsible for receiving and triaging emergency enquiries, responding to the scene of medical incidents, and providing immediate care as needed for guests and crew.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Responds to the scene of all emergency calls expediently and in accordance with current policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs prompt and effective first response, triage, stabilization, optimal patient package and transfer as required.
• Operates within written protocols, recognizing the limits of his or her own abilities and initiating measures to augment the emergency response when appropriate.
• Provides high-level, evidence-based patient care in accordance with current guidelines and doctor’s orders.
• Competently administers and dispenses medication, always ensuring clinical safety and compliance with medicines management practices.
• Records patient care documentation that is concise, timely, and complete.
• Maintains excellent customer focus in all interactions, and always portrays a positive image of the brand to all guests, officers, and crew.
• Regularly participates in teaching and training of non-medical staff such as stretcher party, front desk, and medical administrator.
• Always carries the First Responder emergency bag on his or her person when on-call to respond to emergencies immediately and directly.
• Actively participates in the delivery of crew preventative health programs.

• Paramedicine Diploma (ECT/ECP or similar preferred).
• 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice.
• Minimum C1 English.
• Up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in scene management and pre-hospital coordination of care.