Serves as advisor to the Master and Staff Captain on all matters related to Medical Center services, Guest, and Crewmember health matters and hygienic conditions onboard the vessel.
Holds a Basic Safety Course Certificate and appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
To be present during all clinic hours when on duty or as required by the demands of the clinic. Supervises and provides competent medical care to both Crewmembers and Guests as required, keeping the Master and Staff Captain advised of all matters of consequence.
Responds to all codes on board the ship even when off duty.
When the patient waiting times are greater than hour or the number of people waiting to be seen by the Doctor is higher than normal, or any combination of these situations has the potential to generate a negative atmosphere, Doctors are expected to willingly cooperate with each other. In this way, waiting times will be reduced and user satisfaction increased.
Oversee inventory of medical supplies and monitors hospital budget. The Doctor, together with the rest of the medical team, is responsible for the annual budgeting of the Medical Centers consumable supplies and medications.
Conserves a confidential relationship between Doctor and patient. However, if the Doctor suspects a serious contagious illness which could affect the well-being of others, the Doctor will report directly to the Staff Captain and shore side to the Director of Medical Operations or Chief Medical Officer.
Preserves a professional working atmosphere. This includes providing adequate privacy while examining patients. In the event a male physician examines a female patient in any state of undress, the ships female Nurse shall accompany him.
