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Anesthetic Assistant (Volunteer)
Nom de l’entreprise : Mercy Ships
Lieu de l’entreprise : Dakar, Senegal
This is a volunteer role onboard the Africa Mercy, a hospital ship, that serves those in need of life-saving surgery in sub-Saharan Africa.
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. You may also reorder anesthetic supplies to keep the Operating Room sufficiently stocked.
What You Will Contribute
• 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
For This Role, You Will Need
• 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
Our medical recruiter would love to answer any questions you may have about Mercy Ships, this role or other volunteer opportunities we offer, or how to apply. You can reach Sheryl at mail address.
Join us as we bring hope and healing!