Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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.
• A Valid passport
• 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.