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Hosco

Site Nurse

Miami, FL · On-site

This position reports to the Chief Nurse and is supported by the Doctor, Port Captain Safety ... Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations ...

Hosco

Site Nurse

Miami, FL · On-site

This position reports to the Chief Nurse and is supported by the Doctor, Port Captain Safety ... Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations ...

Garner Health

Senior/Staff Applied Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

$236K - $260K/yr

AI primary care doctor. Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary care experience on our website, including the evaluation harness, guardrails, and ongoing quality monitoring needed to ship a ...

Superpower

Senior Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$156K - $234K/yr

... their doctor missed. About the Role You'll shape the core product experience that hundreds of ... Prototype rapidly -- we ship fast and learn from real usage, not decks * Advocate for the member ...

Garner Health

Applied Scientist III

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $230K/yr

AI primary care doctor. Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary care experience on our website, including the evaluation harness, guardrails, and ongoing quality monitoring needed to ship a ...

Doctronic Inc

Senior AI Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Doctronic's AI doctor already handles millions of consultations; our goal is to scale to billions ... What matters is real experimental or modeling work you can also ship, whether you come from applied ...

AMN Healthcare

Primary Care Physician

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$310K/yr

... shipbuilding and repair base, Vallejo's history is deeply intertwined with the United States ... Family Practice Physician, Family Practice Md, Family Practice, Family Doctor, Primary Care, Fp, Fm ...

CDS Workforce

Orthodontist

Independence, MO · On-site

... mentor-ship team of experienced doctors and dedicated staff. Join our growing, multi-specialty ... We are 100% doctor owned, and our team includes pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and general ...

CDS Workforce

Orthodontist

Springfield, MO · On-site

... mentor-ship team of experienced doctors and dedicated staff. Join our growing, multi-specialty ... We are 100% doctor owned, and our team includes pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and general ...

CDS Workforce

Orthodontist

Kansas City, MO · On-site

... mentor-ship team of experienced doctors and dedicated staff. Join our growing, multi-specialty ... We are 100% doctor owned, and our team includes pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and general ...

Garner Health

Applied Scientist III

New York, NY · On-site

AI primary care doctor. Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary care experience on our website, including the evaluation harness, guardrails, and ongoing quality monitoring needed to ship a ...

Garner Health

Applied Scientist III

New York, NY · On-site

AI primary care doctor. Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary care experience on our website, including the evaluation harness, guardrails, and ongoing quality monitoring needed to ship a ...

STAHL

Senior Technical Support Manager

Washington, DC

$128K - $177K/yr

... ship designs. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering ... S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering. o Graduate degree in Business ...

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How much do ship doctor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for ship doctor in the United States is $130,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $165,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ship doctor?

A Ship Doctor is a medical professional responsible for the health and well-being of passengers and crew aboard a ship, such as a cruise liner or cargo vessel. They provide routine medical care, treat emergencies, and stabilize patients in serious conditions until they can be transferred to a hospital if needed. Ship Doctors typically work in an onboard medical facility with nurses and other healthcare staff. Their duties include diagnosing illnesses, administering treatments, and handling medical emergencies like injuries, infections, and seasickness. They must be prepared to work long hours and handle a wide range of medical cases in a remote setting.

What are some unique challenges ship doctors may face while working at sea?

Ship Doctors often work with limited access to advanced medical facilities, so they must be prepared to manage a broad range of medical situations independently. The role frequently involves adapting to diverse patient populations, handling everything from minor illnesses to medical emergencies, and coordinating evacuations when necessary. Collaboration is key, as Ship Doctors work closely with nursing staff, ship officers, and sometimes external maritime advisors. Additionally, the confined and multinational environment requires cultural competence and strong communication skills. These challenges make the role both rewarding and demanding for medical professionals seeking a unique practice setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ship doctor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ship Doctor, you need a medical degree, valid physician licensure, and strong clinical skills in general medicine and emergency care. Familiarity with maritime health regulations, telemedicine platforms, and shipboard medical equipment is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help build trust and facilitate teamwork among multinational crews and passengers. These competencies are critical for providing effective care in remote environments where immediate access to advanced facilities may be limited.

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Infographic showing various Ship Doctor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,170 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Orthodontic Records Technician

Wow Smiles

Watsonville, CA • On-site

$23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:
In addition to the clinical duties listed below, the records technician enhances patient care by
greeting and welcoming all new patients into the practice. Must keep informed and updated on
HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
Patient Management:
  • Interact in a positive manner with patients at all times.
  • Maintain a pleasant, caring, people-oriented team attitude at all times.

Clinical:
  • Maintain a neat and orderly office and lab area where you function and help others when necessary.
  • Fabricate removable appliances under the direction of the office manager.
  • Assist in the evaluation of fit esthetics as needed.
  • Learn to deliver retainers, do retainer check appointments, and take impressions to assist the clinic when available and necessary.
  • Pour impressions intended for retainers and study models.
  • Familiarize yourself with clinical assistant duties and responsibilities and substitute when necessary.
  • Seat and set up patients for to OA, deliver retainers, take impressions, and take chair side records as necessary.
  • Learn to take intra-oral scans for touch-up and retainer programs.
  • Assist with sterilization and restocking of instruments between records when available and necessary.
  • Be knowledgeable with instrument and supply ID to help with restocking in the clinics.
  • Be available on Non-doctor days for patient care.
  • Records management.
  • Take patient photographs, panoramic, cephalometric x-rays; upload them onto the patient's chart; and print them for diagnostic purposes for the treatment coordinator an orthodontist.
  • Handle patient information in compliance with legal requirements, including HIPAA regulations.

Communications:
  • Maintain open communication with the doctor(s), treatment coordinators, front desk, and office manager.
  • Ship and receive all outside lab cases.
  • Review and double check the following week's deliveries as well as check for updates in the schedule daily.
  • Maintain open communication with the doctor(s), office manager, outside lab and other agencies that we work with.
  • Inventory/Maintenance Management/Daily Checklist.
  • Monitor inventory of required and necessary records materials, instruments and equipment.
  • Be knowledgeable about all equipment, its maintenance and servicing needs.
  • Maintain equipment in record/lab areas and perform overall maintenance of dental equipment.
  • Maintain x-ray processor.
  • Arrange for repairs when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly maintenance schedule.
  • Providing management a monthly maintenance report.
  • Fold and put Cintas towels away in designated area.
  • Prep milk bath, ultrasonic solution, impression trays, turn on LISA/Statim machines, turn on electronics (TV and computers), prepare debond projects, process all instruments and impression trays, complete lunch and end of duties checklist, check schedule one week out to ensure appliances have been delivered, and ensure retainers are made prior to appointment date and time.

Sales & Marketing:
  • Assist the marketing team in both internal and external marketing initiatives.
  • Staff minimum of two marketing events per quarter.
  • Represent the company throughout the community.
  • Office Participation.
  • Be an active participant in team meetings.
  • Agree to, and work by, the team principles outlined in your training packet.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by management and doctor.

Requirements
  • X-ray license is a plus.
  • Able to travel to all SB location (Monterey, Watsonville, Salinas, and Soledad).
  • Infection Control and Dental Practice Certificates a plus.
  • May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
  • Vision: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing: able to satisfactory communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure verbal communication is clearly understood, or a satisfactory-equivalent method of communication.
  • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
  • May be required to administer CPR.
  • Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.

Salary Description
$23.00 an hour

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