Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.  Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Are you a medical professional who thrives under pressure and has a heart for sharing the love of Christ with those who are hurting?

Samaritan’s Purse believes in being the first on the ground in order to serve and help those who have suffered through a catastrophic event by providing water, food, shelter and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Samaritan’s Purse is seeking ancillary medical professionals to serve on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). The Samaritan’s Purse DART stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART program is composed of readily available professionals trained to respond within a complex international environment. DART members must have a flexible schedule since deployments occur with little or no warning and have the drive and passion to work in the midst of devastation and tragedy. The locations and living conditions can be challenging and the workdays long and hard. We are searching for flexible people who can overcome daunting logistical challenges to bring help and hope to those who need it most.

Overview of Ancillary Medical Services DART roles: 

• Pharmacist – The Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical knowledge and expertise in both out-patient clinics and in-patient hospital settings during an international DART medical response. This includes a variety of medical disaster settings, including but not limited to trauma care settings, infectious disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.
• Paramedic – The Paramedic is responsible for providing clinical care to patients in an emergency setting, as well as support inpatient clinical staff in a surge capacity.
• Physical Therapist– The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing clinical care to patients who have health conditions that limit their ability to move and perform activities of daily living during an international DART medical response. This may include care of trauma patients in an emergency setting.
• Surgical Technician– The Surgical Technician will work under the supervision of a physician to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures during an international DART medical response.
• Sterilization Technician– The Sterilization Technician will work to ensure all required tools and instruments are sterilized and ready prior to surgical procedures during an international DART medical response.
• Biomedical Technician– The Biomedical Technician will work to ensure all medical equipment is functioning during an international DART medical response. This includes educating clinical staff on medical equipment.
• Laboratory Technician– The Laboratory Technician will work to ensure all required laboratory testing is collected and processed in a manner consistent with Samaritan’s Purse policies. We are looking for experienced professionals who can work quickly and efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants should be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith
• 1-2 years’ professional experience in international context or disaster response management in developing countries is highly desirable.
• Available on short notice for immediate 4 week deployment at least once every 2 years.
• Able to serve within a very fast-paced environment, 7 days/week for extended hours while on deployment
• Willingness to work in unstable, insecure areas
• Flexible and able to manage stress
• Able to work as a member of a team, particularly cross-culturally with a variety of health and non-health authorities
• Teaching experience desirable, but not required
• Willingness to engage in daily prayer ministry with the DART team and with the patients we serve
• Maintains an evangelical heart and passion for others to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions
• Valid medical license
• Travel vaccinations up to date

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Pharmacist Additional 

• Minimum two years’ experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital setting is required
• Clinical pharmacy experience within the last five years is required
• In-patient hospital experience desirable, but not required
• Completion of accredited training as a Pharmacist with current active licensure in sending jurisdiction

Paramedic Additional 

• Minimum two years’ experience as a Paramedic is required
• Active practice as a Paramedic within the last five years is required
• Completion of accredited training as a Paramedic with current active licensure or certification in their sending jurisdiction
• ACLS/BLS certification is required

Physical Therapist Additional 

• Minimum two years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in a clinical setting is required
• Clinical Physical Therapy experience within the last five years is required
• In-patient hospital experience desirable, but not required
• Completion of accredited training as a Physical Therapist with current active licensure in their sending jurisdiction.

Surgical Technician Additional 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Operating Room setting is required
• Experience with multiple surgical specialties or general surgery desirable, but not required
• Essential degree or certification as Surgical Technician from an accredited school or training program
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques

Sterilization Technician Additional 

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Sterilization Technician is required.
• Essential degree or certification as Sterilization Technician from an accredited school or training program
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment

Biomedical Technician Additional 

• Minimum of Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biomedical technology is required
• Minimum of two years’ experience in biomedical technological field
• Practical experience within the given field within the last five years
• Working knowledge/experience with a variety of medical equipment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of IT systems is preferred

Laboratory Technician Additional 

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Laboratory Technician is required
• Essential degree or certification as a Laboratory Technician from an accredited school or training program is required
• Familiarity with all laboratory instruments and equipment

These are not volunteer opportunities; a daily stipend, travel, lodging, meals and emergency travel insurance are covered by the organization.

Risk Acknowledgement:

“At Samaritan’s Purse Canada (the “Organization”) the nature of our work may from time to time introduce demands that may impact the physical, spiritual, and psychological disposition of our team members. While the Organization strives to mitigate risk for our team members, some roles, particularly those involving emergency response, may expose individuals to real physical dangers or threats of danger and a range of challenging circumstances. Recognizing these realities and building on our learning from over 50 years of ministry, the organization works to provide a supportive environment, focused on caring for the health and well-being of our people.”

Apply Now:

To respond to this opportunity to serve in a tangible way with eternal purpose, please download and fill out this application form, and send it with your updated resume to Samaritan’s Purse Canada Human Resources by emailing [email protected]

Application Form

For more details about our DART program, please click here.

Note: Staff must be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith and be committed to Biblical values, precepts and conduct. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.