Anesthetic Assistant

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this 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.

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

• Reorder anesthetic supplies to keep the Operating Room sufficiently stocked

For This Role, You Will Need

• Minimum of two years of experience as one of the following: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Anesthetist, Registered Nurse with relevant Anesthesia Assistant experience, Registered Operating Department Practitioner, or equivalent Anesthetic Assistant qualification

• Current Basic Life Support certification is required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are optional

• 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

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.