Medic

Medic

Job Description

To provide sound medical response and direction in the Oil and Gas Offshore Environment.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Administering first aid and routine medical treatment to all personnel on board in consultation with shore based medical physician.
• Distribution and administration of medicines and drugs within the constraints of law and in consultation with shore based medical physician.
• Maintaining the vessel's medical spaces in a clean and healthy state and ensuring that all medical equipment is ready for immediate use.
• Maintaining medical stocks to the prescribed level and actively monitoring expiry and consumption.
• Working with Captain / OIM to maintain control of the controlled medicines locker such that no unauthorized person may gain access.
• Attending the scene of any incident involving injury to personnel on board and administering medical treatment as necessary.
• Completion of Helix and Client's statutory medical forms whenever required and maintaining a thorough and consummate medical log for every evolution.
• Advising the Captain when a communicable disease is suspected.
• Advising the Captain should medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) be necessary. (If deemed necessary and with the permission of the Captain, the Medic may be required to accompany casualties during MEDIVAC).
• Familiarizing First Aiders on board with hospital layout, inventory system, location of medicines and instruments.
• Performing hygiene inspections in conjunction with the Captain.
• On some vessels, may be required to carry out testing of Potable Water under the direction of the Chief Officer or Chief Engineer.
• Advising the crew on matters of health and hygiene.
• Performing duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill.
• Ensuring that daily activities are carried out in a healthy manner.
• Coordinates Vessel bed assignments and in conjunction with onshore Travel Department coordinates all crew changes.
• Ensuring that onboard safety briefings are completed, understood, and documented:
• Helicopter Safety Briefing
• Vessel Familiarization
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.
  

Note: When involved with an ongoing medical scenario, backup will be provided for by EHS Advisor.

Qualifications

Education / Training: EMT-Paramedic

Experience: 3 years as Paramedic and 6 months Offshore experience is preferred.

Skills

• Good verbal/written communication
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• Microsoft Office Proficient. Strong organizational skills as well as having the ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Familiar with the offshore oil and gas industry and marine terminology.
• Physically fit to work offshore and in International Environments.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Additional requirements are contained in the Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to the position.
• The Medic has the authority to stop ANY activity on the grounds of immediate safety, health and environmental hazards.
  
  

Decision Making: The Medic coordinates with the Captain or any other department head necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the department and the health of all onboard.

EOE.