Description

The Ship’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic and emergency medical care to crew, staff, and students while underway onboard the Training Ship. The EMT works under the supervision of the Ship’s Senior Medical Officer and assists in the daily operation of the shipboard medical center. The EMT responds to onboard emergencies, assists with patient care, and supports health and safety initiatives throughout the vessel.

DUTIES

• Provides basic and emergency medical care to crew and students
• Responds to onboard medical emergencies and assists with patient stabilization
• Assists the Senior Medical Officer and nursing staff with patient care and procedures
• Maintains readiness of emergency medical equipment and supplies
• Assists in the operation and organization of the onboard medical center
• Documents patient encounters and treatments accurately and promptly
• Provides first aid and basic life support as required
• Assists with medication administration under direction of the Senior Medical Officer
• Conducts basic health screenings and vital sign monitoring
• Complies with maritime and ship rules, regulations, and procedures

The statements above reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of and familiarity with all shipboard medical equipment
• Able to operate and maintain medical equipment
• Ability to assist with medical procedures and patient care
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities in a close intense environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful situations
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to service
• Ability to perform CPR and use an AED

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification (National
• Registry preferred) or higher.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be fluent in English
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug test and be deemed fit for duty at sea.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency is required
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Medical Person in Charge endorsement.
• MMC STCW endorsement for “Basic Training” VI/1
• MMC STCW endorsement for “Security Awareness (PSA)” A-VI/6-1
• Valid US Passport
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, this employee may:
• Be exposed to extremes in weather onboard ship, including rain, sleet, snow, turbulent seas
• Regularly sit, walk through narrow passages, climb multiple flights of stairs
• Use hands to manipulate objects, tools or control medical devices
• Reach with arms and hands
• With assistance, lift and move patients

Tobacco-Free Notice: For the health and wellbeing of our community, the Maine Maritime Academy campus and vessels (ashore and afloat) are smoke- and tobacco-free as of August 1, 2016.

RATE OF PAY: $300/day