{"id":100280,"date":"2026-07-06T13:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/theater-technician\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:08:38","slug":"theater-technician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/theater-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Theater Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Theater Technician\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\nWe are seeking an efficient and detail-oriented Theater Technician to join our surgical operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing operating rooms, ensuring the sterility and availability of surgical instruments, and providing technical support to surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures.\\nKey Job Functions & Responsibilities\\nOR Preparation: Clean, sterilize, and set up the operating theater with necessary surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes prior to surgery.\\nIntraoperative Assistance: Pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons during operations; anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth workflows.\\nEquipment Management: Operate and maintain specialized theatre equipment e.g., autoclaves, laparoscopic towers, electrocautery machines, and suction units and report any malfunctions.\\nPatient Handling: Assist clinical staff with safely transferring, positioning, and draping patients on the operating table, ensuring comfort and proper anatomical alignment.\\nPost-Operative Strike: Clear the operating room post-surgery, safely dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps, and transport used instruments to the Central Sterile Services Department CSSD for decontamination.\\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\\nSterile Technique Mastery: Strict understanding of aseptic techniques, infection control protocols, and sterilization standards CSSD guidelines.\\nSurgical Instrument Knowledge: Familiarity with a wide range of general and specialized surgical tools, implants, and equipment.\\nPhysical Stamina & Agility: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy instrument trays, and safely position patients.\\nUnder-Pressure Problem Solving: Ability to remain calm, alert, and responsive to rapid changes or emergencies during live surgical procedures.\\nTeam Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work seamlessly alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and theater nurses.\\nRequirement:\\nA Diploma or Certificate in Operating Theatre Technology OTT or equivalent, and registration with the relevant local health professions regulatory board.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Scion Hospital\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-15T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Scion Hospital<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-15<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>We are seeking an efficient and detail-oriented Theater Technician to join our surgical operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing operating rooms, ensuring the sterility and availability of surgical instruments, and providing technical support to surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures.<br \/>Key Job Functions &#038; Responsibilities<br \/>OR Preparation: Clean, sterilize, and set up the operating theater with necessary surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes prior to surgery.<br \/>Intraoperative Assistance: Pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons during operations; anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth workflows.<br \/>Equipment Management: Operate and maintain specialized theatre equipment e.g., autoclaves, laparoscopic towers, electrocautery machines, and suction units and report any malfunctions.<br \/>Patient Handling: Assist clinical staff with safely transferring, positioning, and draping patients on the operating table, ensuring comfort and proper anatomical alignment.<br \/>Post-Operative Strike: Clear the operating room post-surgery, safely dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps, and transport used instruments to the Central Sterile Services Department CSSD for decontamination.<br \/>Required Skills &#038; Qualifications<br \/>Sterile Technique Mastery: Strict understanding of aseptic techniques, infection control protocols, and sterilization standards CSSD guidelines.<br \/>Surgical Instrument Knowledge: Familiarity with a wide range of general and specialized surgical tools, implants, and equipment.<br \/>Physical Stamina &#038; Agility: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy instrument trays, and safely position patients.<br \/>Under-Pressure Problem Solving: Ability to remain calm, alert, and responsive to rapid changes or emergencies during live surgical procedures.<br \/>Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work seamlessly alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and theater nurses.<br \/>Requirement:<br \/>A Diploma or Certificate in Operating Theatre Technology OTT or equivalent, and registration with the relevant local health professions regulatory board.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@scionhealthcare.com using the position as subject of email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1270041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-15 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Scion Hospital Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-15 Job Description Job SummaryWe are seeking an efficient and detail-oriented Theater Technician to join our surgical operations team. 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