Offshore Medic

SUMMARY

The Medic is responsible for providing medical services in accordance with good medical practice and applicable rules and regulations.

The Offshore Medic is primarily responsible for all aspects of health management and support including Primary Care and Trauma Care. The Medic reports to the OIM on all medical cases that could affect the safety of the rig or require mandatory reporting.

RMI Global Solutions personnel have the responsibility to observe, respect and comply with client HSSEQ standards including the client Management System and in particular, the work permit system.

Remote Medical International personnel have an obligation to avoid or stop work that is unsafe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• To provide primary and emergency care for all workers including diagnosing and managing routine medical conditions and minor injuries.
• To supervise the physical and mental health of all crew on board.
• To discuss all significant medical cases with Topside Doctor and if necessary summon emergency medical support and provide functional leadership to prepare personnel for evacuation in accordance with the rig�s Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP).
• To provide follow up treatment in cases of injury and illness where evacuation is not required.
• To undertake accurate clinical assessment and examinations.
• To maintain up-to-date, accurate, individual medical records for all workers on Remote Medical International Medical Database.
• To report medical treatments in accordance with the requirements of the Client:
  
  Medical Treatment Cases (MTC)
  
  Restricted Work Cases (RWC)
  
  First Aid Cases (FAC)
  
  Lost Time Injury Cases (LTI)
• Ensure that appropriate immunization recommendations are understood and implemented by the workforce as required.
• Recommend applicable health regulatory requirements.
• Recommend medical aspects of Medical Emergency Response Plans.
• Assessment and immediate treatment of serious illness or injury.
• Referral of patients where treatment is outside the scope and resources of Medic and rig. Ensure consultation with Topside Doctors to ensure effective emergency evacuation.
• Travel with patient (if necessary) to nearest approved Medical Facility.
• Provide functional leadership during emergency medical delivery and mass casualty scenarios.
• Understand their role in the Disaster Plan.
• Ensure that an area for triage and multiple casualties is identified and documented in the Disaster Plan.
• Ensure that critical medical supplies and equipment are pre-packed and available for emergency use at dispersed sites or during patient transport.
• Participate in simulation exercises organised by Client.
• Decide on appropriate resources to manage ill health and injury.
• Ensure that the clinic is kept in a clean, hygienic and tidy state and is accessible to workers when the Medic is present.
• Maintain records of the clinic stock, including Controlled Drugs Register and clinic inventory.
• Ensure that stock levels are maintained and that all medicines are in date.
• Comply with legal and professional standards relating to storage, dispensing, administration and disposal of medications.
• Ensure that equipment is well labelled in accordance with Client requirements.
• Monitor availability, functionality and condition of all medical facilities, stretchers, first aid points and eyewash stations. Effect replacement, repair and servicing as and when required.
• Maintain records on medical equipment, detailing checks that have been performed.
• Participate in weekly hygiene inspections of all rooms where food is prepared and stored, rooms for washing and storing of linen and clothing, sick bays, sanitary rooms, cabins and recreation rooms. There should be appropriate reporting to HSE Team and catering staff and follow-up on hygiene reports to ensure that all non-conformances are closed out.
• Ensure food supplies, storage and preparation meet accepted Client standards.
• Ensure that all food handlers on the vessel are medically fit for duty (e.g. absence of acute or chronic illness).
• Alert the HSE Team about any outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness that may be related to food or water.
• Ensure an effective response in emergency situations by providing regular first aid training including CPR for Medical Emergency Response Teams and First Aid Personnel.
• Arrange for periodic simulated exercises and drills for First Aid Personnel.
• Co-ordinate and supervise First Aid Teams during medical and operational emergencies.
• Maintain records that demonstrate Medical Emergency Response Teams are up to date with first aid training and have full understanding of their roles and the equipment they may be required to use.
• Ensure that first aid equipment is maintained and checked on a regular basis.
• Be aware of their role in the Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP)
• Promote healthy lifestyle in accordance with Client�s policy by delivering regular training on health issues.
• Advise workforce on general matters relevant to their health and well being.
• Advise workforce on topical health issues as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
• Be aware of regulatory health requirements
• Undertake regular water testing - taking samples of potable water and forward to laboratories.
• Ensure appropriate disposal of clinical waste in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure, in conjunction with local management, that appropriate control measures for vector-borne diseases are in place.
• Registration of all chemicals (products and substances that may create a health hazard) and informing Management of potentially dangerous substances.
• Perform chemical handling training for all crew.
• Assist with control of Protection Equipment for Personnel (PPE).
• Assist with the investigation of injury cases involving personnel.
• Administrative work as required
• Keep personnel informed regarding the period of validity of their health certificates.
• Prepare/update and present a slideshow for all new personnel on board to inform about the HSE policies
• Take new personnel on a guided tour of the rig to explain emergency systems, including alarm signals/muster stations/life-saving equipment.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

2 years of offshore experience

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Medical License from home country or country where rig/vessel is working
• BOSIET/HUET
• Valid Medical
• ACLS/ALS