Flight Medic jobs in Houston, TX

DUTIES:

• 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 Master / 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 Master when a communicable disease is suspected

• Advising the Master should medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) be necessary. (If deemed

necessary and with the permission of the Master, 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 Master.

• 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

• Helicopter Safety Briefing

• Vessel Familiarization

Are completed, understood and documented.

Note: When involved with an ongoing medical scenario backup will be provided for by

EHS ADVISOR

Receive, assign, maintain privacy and inventory of '90 Day WIFI Vouchers' for Helix access

• to Internet

• Manage Personal Details Forms and enter personal details in the Crew Management

database in NSEnterprise I

• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: EMT-Paramedic

• Experience: 3 years as Paramedic and 6 Months Offshore experience 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; Be 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 Master or any other department head necessary for the safe and efficient operation

of his department and the health of all onboard.