A Typical Medical Department On A Cruise Ship

Identify the different departments on a typical cruise ship.

A typical medical department on a cruise ship. After hours cost a lot more-I. Jobs in this department include salon operators cosmetologists beauticians medical staff massage therapists personal trainers and fitness instructors. Vistas have 1 Pax PhysicianMD 1 LMO 2 Medical Officers and 1 Crew Physician so one more member for the team The two Signatures have 1 Pax PhysicianMD 1 LMO 3 Medical Officers and 1 Crew Physician so one more than the Vistas PRDM has 1 Pax Physician 1 LMO 1 Medical Officer and 1 Crew Physician or no MO and 2 Crew Physicians.

All medical staff have officer ranks. They maintained and sailed the ships and were the standing officers of the navy staying with the ships in port between voyages as caretakers supervising repairs and refitting. The medical personnel on board - doctors and nurses - are independent contractors rather than employees of the cruise line which limits the cruise lines liability.

On large ships this department usually does not have many entry-level positions open to North Americans. This department is responsible for maintaining and running the vessel. Cruise Ship Medical Facilities If youre injured or become ill you might need to visit the cruise ships medical facilities.

Drink Prices on Cruise Ships. A Picture Gallery of Princess Cruise Lines. The personnel needed are medical staff salon operators personal trainers cosmetologists massage therapists beauticians and fitness instructors.

Larger ships also have paramedics. On todays cruise ships in addition to the Captain being in charge there are a handful of senior officers that manage the ships operations and report to the Captain. The personnel in this department are clerical workers booking agents salesmarketing staff and secretaries.

The Dance Instructors for example only worked about 5 hours a day and perhaps 7 hours on sea days if that. The head of this department must be an officer of the Navy Medical Corps MC. The Engine and Hotel Departments make up the other two sections.