Medic

Job Description

To provide sound medical response and direction in the Oil and Gas Offshore Environment.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Administering first aid and routine medical treatment to all personnel on board in consultation with shore based medical physician.
• Distribution and administration of medicines and drugs within the constraints of law and in consultation with shore based medical physician.
• Maintaining the vessel's medical spaces in a clean and healthy state and ensuring that all medical equipment is ready for immediate use.
• Maintaining medical stocks to the prescribed level and actively monitoring expiry and consumption.
• Working with Captain / OIM to maintain control of the controlled medicines locker such that no unauthorized person may gain access.
• Attending the scene of any incident involving injury to personnel on board and administering medical treatment as necessary.
• Completion of Helix and Client's statutory medical forms whenever required and maintaining a thorough and consummate medical log for every evolution.
• Advising the Captain when a communicable disease is suspected.
• Advising the Captain should medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) be necessary. (If deemed necessary and with the permission of the Captain, the Medic may be required to accompany casualties during MEDIVAC).
• Familiarizing First Aiders on board with hospital layout, inventory system, location of medicines and instruments.
• Performing hygiene inspections in conjunction with the Captain.
• On some vessels, may be required to carry out testing of Potable Water under the direction of the Chief Officer or Chief Engineer.
• Advising the crew on matters of health and hygiene.
• Performing duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill.
• Ensuring that daily activities are carried out in a healthy manner.
• Coordinates Vessel bed assignments and in conjunction with onshore Travel Department coordinates all crew changes.
• Ensuring that onboard safety briefings are completed, understood, and documented:
  • Helicopter Safety Briefing
  • Vessel Familiarization
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.

Note: When involved with an ongoing medical scenario, backup will be provided for by EHS Advisor.

Qualifications

Education / Training: EMT-Paramedic

Experience: 3 years as Paramedic and 6 months Offshore experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Good verbal/written communication
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• Microsoft Office Proficient. Strong organizational skills as well as having the ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Familiar with the offshore oil and gas industry and marine terminology.
• Physically fit to work offshore and in International Environments.

Special Requirements

• Additional requirements are contained in the Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to the position.
• The Medic has the authority to stop ANY activity on the grounds of immediate safety, health and environmental hazards.

Decision Making: The Medic coordinates with the Captain or any other department head necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the department and the health of all onboard.

Helix Energy Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer.