Cruise Ship Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Aspen Medical is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to provide medical support to a market leader Cruise Line Healthcare Assistants perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Healthcare Assistants perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Laboratory specimen collection for COVID-19 surveillance testing,  

• All associated administrative functions and onboard laboratory specimen processing procedures.  

• Other duties include basic assessment and triage, assisting with patient care and activities of daily living, specimen collection for other tests and procedures, patient education, and vaccination campaigns.  

• Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and consumables inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections, and training of other crew members.  

• Technical skills are learned and practiced on board. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Healthcare Assistant applicants must have work experience in one or more of the following areas: licensed practice nurse (LPN) or above, Health Care Assistant (HCA) or equivalent role, Emergency Medical Practitioner (EMT) Paramedic level.  

• Current registration and licensing with an appropriate governmental or national regulatory body is preferred.  

• Applicants’ most recent work experience should be in a clinical setting.  

• At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience is preferred. 

Additional requirements include: 

• A valid BLS certificate. 

• Must pass a Seafarer Medical / Dental exam. 

• Fluency in speaking and writing in English, both conversational and technical 

• Three professional references with contact information. 

• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Windows 7 (or higher) and MS Office programs. 

• Experience with the use of electronic health records is preferred. 

• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. 

• Compliance with Company disease screening and vaccine requirements for Medical Staff, including vaccination against COVID-19, Influenza, and others.