Linah Gacheri Kimarai
Kianjai
Summary
An ambitious Perioperative Theatre Technologist aiming to grow professionally within a reputable healthcare institution by delivering competent perioperative services, embracing continuous learning, and contributing to improved theatre efficiency and patient safety. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mbagathi County Referral Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Help in smooth running of surgical procedures in theatre.
- Prepare and clean the operating theatre.
- Sterilize and arrange surgical instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique.
- Ensured correct instrument counts before and after surgery.
- Operated and maintained theatre equipment's including suction, lighting and cautery machine.
- Managed theatre supplies and availability of consumables.
- Supported emergency and elective surgical procedures.
Cresent Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in pre-operative care for surgical patients.
- Prepared operating theatre by cleaning and disinfecting before and after surgery.
- Helped surgeon by passing instruments and supplies.
- Handled specimens correctly for laboratory analysis.
- Managed surgical equipment including suction, diathermy, lights, and scopes.
- Sterilised and stored surgical instruments and equipment properly.
- Documented instruments counts and procedure details.
- Operated and maintained theatre machines and equipment.
- Ensured availability and functionality of anaesthesia equipment.
- Verified patient identity, consent, and surgical site with the team.
- Aided in patient positioning and transfer to the operating table.
Education
Kenya certificate of secondary School -
Kanjalu Girls Secondary School
Kenya01.2022
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kanjalu Boarding Primary School
Kenya01.2017
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Twale Primary School
Kenya01.2016
Skills
- Surgical instrument management
- Aseptic technique
- Patient safety verification
- Emergency response support
- Surgical procedure assistance
- Equipment maintenance
- Operating theatre preparation
- Specimen handling
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
- Compliance adherence
- Communication skills
Languages
Fluent English
Kiswahili
Attributes
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Good time manager
- Self-driven
- Analytical
- Quick decision maker
- Excellent team player
References
- Samuel Kirimi Michoko, P.O. Box 01-60602, Kianjai, 60602, skmichoko@kise.ac.ke, 0722-752296
- Hassan Barasa, School Principal, P.O.Box, Nairobi, 0708-961202
- Francis M Mwambia, Senior ICT Officer, Kenya Revenue Authority, P.O.Box 16167, Nairobi, 00100, 0721-576242, fm3260@gmail.com
Personal Information
ID Number: 41304972
Interests
- Reading
- Research on Peri operative
- Traveling
- Jogging
Timeline
Mbagathi County Referral Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
Cresent Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Kenya certificate of secondary School -
Kanjalu Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kanjalu Boarding Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Twale Primary School