Peter Mwangi
Surgical Theatre Technologist
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About
Dedicated healthcare professional with 1 year and 3 months of experience in perioperative settings, seeking a role as a Perioperative Nurse. Proficient in theatre preparation, anaesthetic assistance, and maintaining sterile environments, with strong skills in patient positioning and recovery room support. Committed to infection prevention and patient safety, with a Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology.
Experience
Volunteer Theatre Technologist at Mbagathi Hospital (2025-05 – 2026-05)
- Prepared operating rooms for elective and emergency surgical procedures by assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment according to procedural requirements.
- Assisted surgical teams in maintaining sterile fields and adhering to strict aseptic techniques during procedures.
- Supported surgeons, theatre nurses, and anaesthetists during surgical interventions to promote patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Assisted with surgical instrument identification, handling, organization, and readiness throughout procedures.
- Participated in instrument, equipment, and theatre preparation before cases and room turnover after procedures.
- Performed cleaning, decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments in accordance with infection prevention standards.
- Assisted with patient preparation, positioning, and transfer activities while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
- Monitored theatre supplies and equipment availability to support uninterrupted surgical services.
Theatre Department Attaché at Murang'a County Referral Hospital (2025-01 – 2025-04)
- Assisted in preparing operating theatres by organizing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Supported maintenance of sterile fields and recognized potential breaches in aseptic technique during perioperative activities.
- Participated in surgical instrument processing, including decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilization.
- Assisted with patient positioning, safe transfer, and perioperative preparation under supervision.
- Observed and supported anaesthetic and recovery room procedures to enhance patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to clinical standards.
- Reported equipment concerns and assisted in maintaining theatre readiness for surgical procedures.
Education
Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology – Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences (2025)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – St. Joseph's Boys High School (2022)