Paramedic

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise line partner seeks a Paramedic to provide emergency medical care onboard their ships. Responsibilities include advanced pre-hospital care, assisting medical officers, and maintaining medical equipment. Candidates must be licensed paramedics with at least 3 years of experience. This role offers a competitive salary, accommodation, meals, and full medical coverage. Join a multinational team in an exciting maritime environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary paid in USD

Accommodation and meals provided

Full medical coverage during contract

Opportunities for professional development

International travel experience

Comprehensive onboarding assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in high-volume emergency service.
• Experience operating advanced life support equipment.
• Ability to adapt to multinational medical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to guests and crew.
• Assist with triage and patient handover.
• Maintain accurate medical records and logs.
• Support emergency response team during incidents.

Skills

Emergency medical response

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Clinical decision-making skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Paramedic with valid registration or certification

Tools

Defibrillators

EKG monitors

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Position: Paramedic
Location: International placement onboard a cruise ship

About the Opportunity:
Crew Life At Sea is currently recruiting Paramedics on behalf of a leading cruise line partner. This vital role provides emergency medical care to guests and crew, supports shipboard health and safety protocols, and ensures the effective operation of the onboard medical facility. This is an excellent opportunity for highly skilled first responders to work in a fast-paced, multicultural maritime environment.

All placements are made directly with the cruise line Crew Life At Sea does not charge any recruitment or placement fees.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate emergency medical response to guests and crew, including advanced pre-hospital care

• Assist medical officers with triage, stabilization, and patient handover to shore-based facilities when required

• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, ventilators, and oxygen delivery systems

• Participate in daily clinic operations, including basic treatments, wound care, and medication administration

• Conduct regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of all emergency medical and trauma equipment

• Maintain accurate medical records, incident reports, and medication usage logs

• Assist in crew safety training, including CPR, AED use, and first aid drills

• Support the ships emergency response team during drills and real-life incidents

• Adhere strictly to onboard safety, hygiene, and infection control protocols

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive monthly salary paid in USD

• Accommodation and meals provided onboard

• Full medical coverage during your contract

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• International travel and work experience

• Comprehensive onboarding, documentation, and travel assistance

Who Were Looking For:

• Licensed Paramedic with valid national registration or certification

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a paramedic in a high-volume emergency service (land-based or maritime)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent preferred

• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently in remote environments

• Experience operating and maintaining advanced life support equipment

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to adapt to shipboard life and function effectively within a multinational medical team