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    Surgical Technician, Locum - Nairobi, Kenya - Aga Khan Hospitals

    Aga Khan Hospitals
    Aga Khan Hospitals Nairobi, Kenya

    1 day ago

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    JOB SUMMARY

    • Requirements:
    • Surgical technician course from a recognized institution
    • Proficiency in computer Literacy
    • Experience in theatre - Preferred

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Gather, check, and open supplies & equipment needed for the surgical procedure
    • Set up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure
    • Perform initial surgical count with the circulating nurse
    • Assist the scrubbed team members with gowning and gloving
    • Assist with draping the patient to establish a sterile field
    • Secure sterile cords, tubing, and other accessories
    • Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure
    • Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation and supplies for usage during the procedure
    • Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the procedure
    • Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
    • Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
    • Coordinate the camera or endoscopic instruments as directed by the surgeon
    • Perform additional surgical counts (cavity closure, skin closure) or as necessary
    • Prepare sterile dressing(s) and or immobilization device(s)
    • Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
    • Participate in debriefing Process quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
    • Hand over after verification the instruments to the CSSD technician for sterilization

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Gynecology
    • Nursing
    • Patient care
    • Medicine

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    • Bachelor's degree
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