Paramedic

DESCRIPTION
Department - Medical

Contract duration - 7 months

MAIN FUNCTION
Responsible for receiving and triaging emergency enquiries, responding to the scene of medical incidents, and providing immediate care as needed for guests and crew.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent. Current ALS/ACLS and STCW.
• 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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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