Overview
Paramedic Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at MSC Cruises
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 doctorâs 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.
Requirements :
Paramedicine Diploma (ANT / ECT / ECP or similar preferred).
2 years post registration experience in clinical practice.
Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Experience in scene management and pre-hospital coordination of care.
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Title: Paramedic
Company: MSC Cruises
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Healthcare (Emergency Services / EMS)