Explanation
Our program is designed to provide dialysis patients the opportunity to enjoy a dream vacation
as well as offering our medical staff the opportunity to sail on the world’s most
beautiful cruise ships to truly exotic destinations.
Our expectations from our care givers are very high. We strive to provide the absolute best and safest treatments possible.
We use Fresenius 2008K machines on all of our cruises and require that our staff be proficient in the use of these machines.
For us to achieve our goals, we seek qualified medical staff that has the same vision and level
of caring as we do. The program is predicated on a system that will provide you with a complimentary
cruise in exchange for your professional services.
Our patient capacity for any cruise will not exceed 16 patients. We dialyze in shifts of 4 patients
at a time in most instances, depending on the space available on each particular ship.
Dialysis treatments are typically performed 3 days a week. Our staffing ratio is
two patients to one caregiver per shift. Under normal circumstances, caregivers can expect to work approximately 24 hours in a week.
Nephrologists are expected to make rounds at every shift.
If you wish to have a family member or companion travel with you, Dialysis At Sea Cruises will offer pricing at our contracted rates.
Payment terms are subject to Dialysis At Sea Cruises standard payment policy.
Terms and Conditions
As a staff member for Dialysis at Sea Cruises, you will be provided with a complimentary cabin.
Meals and entertainment are included while onboard the ship.
You will be responsible for all personal expenses while onboard as well as any other shore
excursions you might choose to participate in.
You will also be responsible for any post cruise expenses you might incur.
We will provide you with free airfare transportation as well as transfer to and from the ship.
We will provide the nephrologist with an ocean view cabin. You may upgrade your cabin at your own expense, pending availability.
If you wish to bring a companion or family member, we will book them for you at our medically contracted
rate for that particular cabin.
Port charges, taxes, optional travel insurance, and cruise line air, if needed will be additional.
Reservations for family members or companions will be subject to the standard deposit,
payment and cancellation requirements.
FINAL PAYMENTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE DUE 120 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING
If you would like to be considered as one of our attending nephrologist Dialysis at Sea Cruises,
please complete an application, and complete all items in detail.
You may download a copy in PDF format from the Download page, complete it on line or e-mail us and we will send you one by e-mail.
Please DO NOT OMIT ANY INFORMATION as your application will not be considered.
Our insurance company requires complete and verified applications on all medical personnel
traveling with us. Please be patient as we receive many inquiries and processing these applications takes time.
We will contact the references you gave us so please make them aware that they will be contacted.
Please attach a copy of the following and submit with your application:
- * COPY OF MALPRACTICE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
- * COPY OF YOUR MEDICAL LICENSE
- * COPY OF YOUR CV
Proof of citizenship is required to board all cruise ships.
Dialysis At Sea Cruises requires all of our medical staff to carry valid passports at the time of sailing.
Once you have completed the application, please select the cruise you may be interested in.
Keep in mind that you must have sailed once in the Caribbean and once in Alaska prior to qualifying
for sailing to Europe, South America, Asia or any other exotic destinations.
Please have several options prepared as we may already be staffed for the cruise you may be interested in.
Contact our Medical Staffing department and make arrangements to be considered for the cruise.
Approximately two weeks prior to sailing, you will receive your cruise documents as well as
a copy of the dialysis schedule for the particular cruise.
The dialysis schedule is set up by Dialysis At Sea Cruises and cannot be altered for
any reason unless a medical emergency or equipment emergency requires it.
We do not, under any circumstances, adjust the dialysis schedule to accommodate
shore excursions for either patients or medical staff.
On embarcation day, you will have been granted early boarding privileges.
Please find the pier manager and advise them that you are a nurse with Dialysis At Sea Cruises
and are expected to check in the ship’s infirmary for a meeting with
the staff of DASC. Once granted access to the ship, please proceed
immediately to the ship’s infirmary. Our Dialysis at Sea Cruises
technician will be completing the set up for your cruise and will
answer any questions you may have.
He will show you the location of the supplies, medications and any other items you may need.
You will be introduced to the ship’s medical team and will review and coordinate emergency
procedures. PCT’s will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Dialysis At Sea Cruises will have one of our company employed nurses on the majority
of the cruises and they will assume the position of charge nurse on all of the sailings.
Please feel free to question our technician in detail until you have reached a comfort and confidence level that will allow you to provide impeccable treatments.