Anesthetic Assistant
Setting: Hospital Aboard a Mercy Ship
Location: Various
The Role: The Anesthetic Assistant assists anesthesia staff in providing anesthetic care. This role involves facilitating an accurate inventory of anesthetic related materials, and maintaining anesthetic equipment in conjunction with the Biomedical Technicians. Set up the anesthetic machine prior to beginning of the day. Test anesthetic equipment. Assist the Anesthesia Provider as needed. Maintain a safe environment for the patient. Excellent organizational skills
Time Commitment: Minimum 2 weeks
When: Ongoing
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements:
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Anesthetist
- Registered Nurse with relevant Anesthesia Assistant experience
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner or equivalent Anesthetic Assistant qualification
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Knowledge of Operating Room procedures, standards and equipment, including the specifics to Anesthetics
- Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity
Cost: Varies depending upon duration of commitment.
Volunteers pay for their transportation to and from the ship’s location as well as monthly crew fees and all personal expenses. Crew fees are paid by every adult crewmember and vary depending on the length of commitment as well as the volunteer’s country of residence. We are excited to offer financial aid to crew with commitments of 24+ months and for any crew in qualifying maritime roles.
Link application: https://opportunities.mercyships.org/operating-room/anesthetic-assistant/