Posted by Lieutenant Alexander Mercer (Chief of Operations) in Sickbay New crew reporting for Medical

Posted by Lieutenant Mykl Najjar (Chief Medical Officer) in Sickbay New crew reporting for Medical

Posted by Lieutenant Alexander Mercer (Chief of Operations) in Sickbay New crew reporting for Medical
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Lieutenant Alexander Mercer stepped through the doors of Sickbay, the familiar scent of antiseptics and the quiet hum of medical equipment greeting him as they had on every posting since graduating from the Academy. It was one of those rituals every transfer brought with it—a psychological evaluation, a medical examination, and enough paperwork to satisfy Starfleet’s seemingly endless administrative appetite.

Freshly assigned to the USS Chernov as Chief Operations Officer, Mercer had spent the better part of the morning becoming acquainted with the ship’s layout before deciding it was best to complete his mandatory medical before reporting elsewhere. Better to have the formalities out of the way and be ready to focus entirely on his new responsibilities.

He paused just inside the reception area, taking a moment to appreciate the efficiency with which Sickbay operated. Corpsmen and nurses moved with practiced precision between diagnostic stations, each seemingly knowing exactly where they needed to be.

Approaching the admissions desk, Mercer offered a courteous smile.

“Lieutenant Alexander Mercer, reporting for my initial boarding medical.”

He handed over his transfer orders and medical file before folding his hands comfortably behind his back. While he waited to be called, his eyes wandered briefly around the compartment, quietly observing the organized activity around him. It was an old habit—taking in his surroundings, noting exits, equipment placement, and workflow without consciously trying.

There was no sign of impatience. If anything, he appeared completely at ease. Medical examinations had never particularly bothered him, and after several transfers over the years, he knew the routine well enough to simply let the professionals do their work.

For now, all that remained was to wait his turn.

Lieutenant Alexander Mercer
Chief Operations Officer
USS Chernov

Mykl entered sickbay, back from lunch. As always, her eyes scanned the activity to make sure everything was alright and that no one was in need of something–either patient or healer. That’s when she saw a Lt waiting to be seen. She stopped by the reception desk and picked up his medical file, plugging it into a PaDD while she returned to him.

“Lt Mercer, I’m Lt Najjar, the CMO. I can take care of your boarding physical if you’ll come with me.” She gave him a smile and then turned and walked to a bio bed.

Lieutenant Mykl Najjar
Chief Medical Officer USS Chernov

Alexander looked up from the reception area as the woman introduced herself. He offered a polite nod and returned her smile before falling into step behind her as she led him deeper into Sickbay.

“Thank you, Lieutenant.”

As they reached the biobed, he set his transfer orders and the small personal effects he had been carrying onto a nearby chair before taking a seat on the edge of the diagnostic bed.

“I appreciate you fitting me in. I only came aboard a short while ago and thought it best to get the mandatory boarding physical completed before reporting to the bridge.”

He rested his hands loosely on his knees, his posture relaxed but attentive.

“I’ve brought my complete medical records with my transfer, though I imagine you’ve already had a chance to review them. No current medical concerns to report, and I’ve been cleared for full duty throughout my previous assignment.”

With that, Mercer settled into a comfortable silence, waiting patiently for Lieutenant Najjar to begin the examination.

Lt Alexander Mercer
Chief Operations Officer
USS Chernov

She immediately began to run the usual diagnostic scans on him, while giving him a visual once over. “Just out of curiosity, what position on the bridge will you be posted at?” While Mykl made conversation, she checked results and compared them to the last set. Everything looked fine.

Lieutenant Mykl Najjar
Chief Medical Officer USS Chernov

“I’m the new Chief Of Operations”

Alex responded candidly

Lt Alexander Mercer
Chief Operations Officer
USS Chernov

She nodded her head at learning his position. “Well, Lt, everything looks fine with your scans. I don’t see any significant changes since your last evaluation. Therefore, you’re free to go. I’ll let the computer know you’ve been cleared for duty so you are allowed your specific level of clearance and codes.” Putting the tricorder in the pocket of her coat, she stepped back and smiled. “You’re free to go. Welcome to the Chernov.”

Lieutenant Mykl Najjar
Chief Medical Officer USS Chernov