Medic

Job Description

The term Medic will be used throughout this job description and refers to both nurses and doctors.

• The Medic is responsible for providing medical services in accordance with good medi-cal practice and applicable rules and regulations
• The 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 safety on the rig or require mandatory reporting
• The Medic has the responsibility to observe, respect and comply with Noble standards including the Noble Safety Management System.Responsibility Primary Care

Provide primary care for all workers including diagnosing and managing routine medical conditions and minor injuries
Supervise the physical and mental health of all crew on board
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)
Provide follow-up treatment in cases of injury and illness where evacuation is not required
Undertake accurate clinical assessment and examinations
Maintain up-to-date, accurate, individual medical records for all workers
Report medical treatments in accordance with requirements of Noble Drilling – Medical Treatment Cases (MTC), Restricted Work Cases (RWC), First Aid Cases (FAC) and Lost Time Injury Cases (LTI)
Ensure that appropriate immunization recommendations are understood and implemented by the workforce as required
Recommend applicable health regulatory requirements. Trauma Care and Emergency Planning
Recommend medical aspects of Medical Emergency Response Plans
Perform assessment and immediate treatment of serious illness or injury
Conduct 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
Emergency responsibility as per Station Bill and Emergency Response Manual
Ensure that an area for triage and multiple casualties is identified and documented in the Emergency Response Manual
Ensure that critical medical supplies and equipment are pre-packed and available for emergency use at pre-agreed sites or during patient transport
Participate in drills. Maintenance of Clinic and Medical Equipment
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 in accordance with flag state requirements
Comply with legal and professional standards relating to storage, dispensing, administration and disposal of medications
Ensure that equipment is well labelled in accordance with Noble Drilling 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. Hygiene Inspections
Participate in weekly hygiene inspections in accordance with Noble Management System. Follow up on hygiene reports to ensure that all non-conformances are closed out
Ensure food supplies storage and preparation meet accepted Noble standards
Ensure that all food handlers on the unit are medically fit for duty (e.g. absence of acute or chronic illness)
Alert OIM about any outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness that may be related to food or water.