To provide medical services to all Guests and Crewmembers. The Medical Assistant shall assist the Staff Captain, Senior Doctor, Infectious Disease Prevention Officer, Doctor and Nurse in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and Company policies.
In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Commit to the Company’s Core Values – flawless execution, dedication to family & community, spirit of entrepreneurship, financial excellence and environmental stewardship.
Assume personal responsibility for safety and NCLH’s impact upon the environment.
Help to maintain Guest illness logs and medical notes. Completes all paperwork associated with various medical situations.
Help to maintain Crewmember illness logs and Crewmember medical files.
Help to maintain injury logs and fill out accident reports.
Help to maintain current Crewmember physical examinations.
Help to maintain Health log for U.S.A and any other international Health reports as required.
Help to prepare and keep records of Medical Center charges.
Assist Code Alpha / Code Mike procedures.
Assist Air and land evacuation procedures.
Help to train the stretcher teams in Fire and Lifeboat drills, and first-aid training for Crewmembers.
Obtain and test water samples and cultures for growth of Coliform organisms.
Sterilize surgical instruments.
Help to maintain the current medications in lifeboat canisters once yearly.
Provide first aid supplies for first aid boxes.
Properly dispose of hazardous wastes and used sharps (needles, syringes).
Oversee and maintain cleanliness of the Medical Center in a clean and orderly fashion.
Actively participate in the Crewmember and Guest education and training programs.
Ensure confidentiality of medical information.
Properly fill out and distribute all forms associated with the medical department.
Assist in mandatory random drug testing.
Execute and has a good working knowledge of all paperwork associated with the operations of the Medical Center
Be available at all times in order to assist the Nurses, Doctor or Senior Doctor with any medical cases.
Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
Ability to stand up for long periods of time
Ability to work in any type of weather conditions
Knowledgeable on how to handle specimens including but not limited to COVID 19.
Run test for Covid- 19 Testing, and other laboratory tests as needed.
High organizational skills
Comply with all safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Setting up and preparing the mobile vaccine and testing operation
Participate in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
Oversee COVID-19 testing site Screening and swabbing patients.
Greeting and registering patients Verifying patient information, labeling, and processing specimens.
Maintaining infection control and HIPAA standards Collecting required paperwork or documentation Requirements.
Will test and process samples for Guests & Crew for various infectious diseases including COVID 19.