Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing ICU and operating theatre, ensuring all equipment, instruments, consumables and linen are available and sterile for procedures;
Assisting anaesthetists and surgeons in preparation and positioning of patients for surgery, anaesthesia induction and critical care procedures;
Operating, decontaminating, maintaining and ensuring proper functioning of ICU and theatre equipment including anaesthesia machines, ventilators, monitors, defibrillators, suction machines and theatre tables;
Ensuring collection, cleaning, sterilization (autoclaving), packing and proper storage of theatre and ICU instruments and linen in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines;
Maintaining accurate records of patients in theatre/ICU, equipment, consumables, and preparing daily reports and requisitions;
Ensuring theatre and ICU environment is clean, safe and compliant with quality assurance and occupational safety standards;
Receiving patients in ICU/theatre, assisting in admission, monitoring and ensuring patient comfort and safety;
Assisting in taking specimens to laboratory and collecting blood for transfusion and ensuring cold chain is maintained;
Participating in continuous medical education, mentorship of students and support staff;
Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent;
A certificate in Theatre Technology from a recognized institution;
At least one (1) year working experience in a busy operating theatre or ICU will be an added advantage;
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage;
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.;