Paramedic — International Cruise Ship Medical Specialist

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

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.