Cruise Ship Healthcare Assistant

**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.
- 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.

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