Duties include but are not limited to:
the Medic is responsible for maintenance of the sick bay and associated first aid equipment, and shall provide for first aid assistance for all resident onboard
report to the sick bay and await instructions from the Master, or any task required by the OIM or his deputy during an emergency situationcarry out safety induction’s if directed by the Master
maintaining the sick bay in a hygienic and acceptable manner
attend to all injuries and sickness
daily liaise with the Camp Boss for inspections to check that a hygienic, healthy and acceptable environment is being maintained on a daily basis
carry out daily inspections in the food preparation areas and galley
establish and maintain medical stock / locker
to attend the weekly Master’s hygienic round
establish and maintain all medical records (a medical log)
maintain up to date drugs hand-over log with relief Medic
to provide on site first aid care to all those at work on the vessel, including attendance upon casualties from accidents
to initiate on site treatment of illness which may include acute medical and surgical conditions requiring immediate skilled treatment
to arrange, in conjunction with shore based medical services, for the continued treatment and further care of ill or injured persons. While minor ailments may be treated on the vessel, many conditions may involve sending an individual ashore. The Medic should be able to resuscitate and stabilise a patient prior to evacuation ashore
depending on an assessment of the seriousness of the condition and the urgency of treatment required, the Medic will advise the Master, weather conditions permitting, one of several options may be initiated
the Master may arrange for a doctor to be flown out to the vessel by special helicopter flight. Further decisions regarding medical management and care would be taken by the doctor, who could take several hours to arrive at the vessel after receiving the call
the Master may arrange for a special helicopter flight to evacuate the injured or the sick person ashore, accompanied by an offshore First Aider, medic or other crewmember. The Medic should accompany someone ashore only in exceptional circumstances and when adequate arrangements have been made to cover any absence. Again a period of several hours may elapse before more skilled medical care is available
the Medic may recommend, normally after consultation with a shore based doctor, that the condition of the injured or sick person does not
warrant emergency evacuation and can wait for transport ashore by a routine helicopter flight
after communication with a doctor, or where appropriate on his or her own initiative, the Medic may continue treatment on the vessel. This may involve the administration of medication in accordance with the directions of a registered medical practitioner
in special situations such as diving incidents the previous options may not always be open and the diving supervisor will make the appropriate decision regarding the possibility of transferring of personnel
being familiar with his duties in an emergency situation and being aware of, and abide by company’s procedures, policies and instructions and ensure that those under his control are complied with;
to be able to give simple advice on the provision of a healthy living and working environment offshore.
Contact:
Atlas Jaymar Ltd.
179 Ayias Fylaxeos Street
3083, Limassol,
Cyprus,
Tel: +357 258 22 056
Fax:+357 258 22 074
info@jaymar.com.cy
the Medic is responsible for maintenance of the sick bay and associated first aid equipment, and shall provide for first aid assistance for all resident onboard
report to the sick bay and await instructions from the Master, or any task required by the OIM or his deputy during an emergency situationcarry out safety induction’s if directed by the Master
maintaining the sick bay in a hygienic and acceptable manner
attend to all injuries and sickness
daily liaise with the Camp Boss for inspections to check that a hygienic, healthy and acceptable environment is being maintained on a daily basis
carry out daily inspections in the food preparation areas and galley
establish and maintain medical stock / locker
to attend the weekly Master’s hygienic round
establish and maintain all medical records (a medical log)
maintain up to date drugs hand-over log with relief Medic
to provide on site first aid care to all those at work on the vessel, including attendance upon casualties from accidents
to initiate on site treatment of illness which may include acute medical and surgical conditions requiring immediate skilled treatment
to arrange, in conjunction with shore based medical services, for the continued treatment and further care of ill or injured persons. While minor ailments may be treated on the vessel, many conditions may involve sending an individual ashore. The Medic should be able to resuscitate and stabilise a patient prior to evacuation ashore
depending on an assessment of the seriousness of the condition and the urgency of treatment required, the Medic will advise the Master, weather conditions permitting, one of several options may be initiated
the Master may arrange for a doctor to be flown out to the vessel by special helicopter flight. Further decisions regarding medical management and care would be taken by the doctor, who could take several hours to arrive at the vessel after receiving the call
the Master may arrange for a special helicopter flight to evacuate the injured or the sick person ashore, accompanied by an offshore First Aider, medic or other crewmember. The Medic should accompany someone ashore only in exceptional circumstances and when adequate arrangements have been made to cover any absence. Again a period of several hours may elapse before more skilled medical care is available
the Medic may recommend, normally after consultation with a shore based doctor, that the condition of the injured or sick person does not
warrant emergency evacuation and can wait for transport ashore by a routine helicopter flight
after communication with a doctor, or where appropriate on his or her own initiative, the Medic may continue treatment on the vessel. This may involve the administration of medication in accordance with the directions of a registered medical practitioner
in special situations such as diving incidents the previous options may not always be open and the diving supervisor will make the appropriate decision regarding the possibility of transferring of personnel
being familiar with his duties in an emergency situation and being aware of, and abide by company’s procedures, policies and instructions and ensure that those under his control are complied with;
to be able to give simple advice on the provision of a healthy living and working environment offshore.
Contact:
Atlas Jaymar Ltd.
179 Ayias Fylaxeos Street
3083, Limassol,
Cyprus,
Tel: +357 258 22 056
Fax:+357 258 22 074
info@jaymar.com.cy
