Surgical Technician Job AKUH Nairobi, Kenya
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager & Patient Safety Manager and to the Outreach Operation’s Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establishes, maintains, and continuously monitors the sterile field throughout surgical procedures, in strict adherence to institutional infection control policies.
- Executes High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and sterilization practices under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Identifies and promptly rectifies any breaches in sterility, fostering a proactive culture of infection control.
- Performs collaborative, systematic surgical counts (sharps, sponges, instruments) with the Circulating RN before, during, and after procedures as per surgical count guideline.
- Actively participates in Time-Out and sign out protocols.
- Anticipates the surgeon’s needs, efficiently and safely passing instruments.
- Assists in specialized ART/IVF procedures, strictly enforcing dual patient identifiers and specimen verification protocols under the direction of an RN or Embryologist.
- Safeguards specimen integrity during transport and handling, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for mislabeling or specimen mix-ups.
- Ensures the timely setup of fertility suites, verifying that all required specialty packs, specimen containers, instrumentation, and equipment are prepared prior to the commencement of each case.
- Collaborates with the Circulating RN to execute rapid, compliant room turnover between cases, thereby optimizing workflow and scheduling efficiency.
- Inspects all instruments for functionality and cleanliness prior to use.
- Performs point-of-use enzymatic pretreatment immediately following cases to preserve the surgical instruments integrity and facilitate subsequent sterilization.
- Accounts for all instrumentation post-procedure to prevent loss, and promptly reports damaged or malfunctioning tools to Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and the RN.
Qualifications
- Diploma in perioperative technology from a recognized institution (TVET) or its equivalent
- Heart saver Certificate from AHA
- Licensed by The Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA).
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