Responsibilities of a Cruise Ship Doctor - Provide individualized outpatient, inpatient and ICU care for guests and crew.
- Provide high levels of customer service while maintaining a professional, dignified, assertive, and polite manner at all times.
- Work closely with on-board nurses and paramedics, to perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center.
- Whilst on board, you will learn and practice a range of technical skills such as x-ray acquisition and perform laboratory tests and other procedures.
- In addition to providing medical support, you will be required to participate in drills, audits, inspections, and mandatory training.
Requirements to work as a cruise ship doctor- To be considered for a position as a cruise ship doctor you will need to
- Hold a valid accredited ALS/ACLS certificate prior to joining any vessel
- Hold a valid passport
- Obtain a United States C1/D Visa (not applicable for US and Canadian citizens)
- Hold a Medical Degree and current registration and licensing with an appropriate governmental or national regulatory body.
- Have at least three years’ postgraduate clinical experience in emergency medicine, acute care or ICU, and most recent work experience should be in a clinical setting.
- Additional training in advanced airway management, ICU, Primary Emergency Care, Immediate Medical Care, ECG, Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Pediatric Life Support is highly recommended, and experience working in private healthcare settings is preferred.
- Be fluent in English, both conversational and technical - Mandarin and/or Japanese are also desirable
- Be computer literate and proficient in using Microsoft Windows 7 (or higher) and Microsoft Office programmers
- Have experience using electronic health records (preferable)
- Have exceptional interpersonal, customer services and communication skills
- Commit to completing at least two four-month contracts within twelve months
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