Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STOT)

About the job

La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent, private non-profit institution which also oversees the La Source Institute and School of Health. The independence granted by this status allows it to continuously invest in human and technological resources to ensure the best possible care for its patients.

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.782 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 100% / Hours: Monday to Sunday with several shifts, earliest 7:00 am and latest 7:00 pm + night shifts 7:00 pm-7:00 am + weekend on-call from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

To strengthen our operating theatre team, we are looking for a Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre to contribute to patient safety and the smooth running of interventions.

What will you be expected to do?

• Participate in welcoming, comforting, installing and ensuring the safety of patients within the operating theatres
• Participate in applying hygiene and asepsis rules during the pre-, peri- and postoperative periods
• Collaborate in the conduct of surgical or interventional medical procedures as a circulating assistant
• Handle surgical and radiological equipment during surgical procedures

Who will you work with?

• You will join a multidisciplinary team of about 60 staff, including 13 specialised technical assistants in the operating theatre. In this cutting-edge technical environment, each professional actively contributes to the smooth running of interventions. Collaboration, rigour and team spirit are at the heart of patient care.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Hold a certificate as a Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STOT)
• Proven successful experience in the operating theatre
• Strict mastery of asepsis, hygiene and safety rules in the operating theatre
• Effective collaboration with the entire operating theatre team (surgeons, anaesthetists, instrument technicians, theatre assistants)
• Clear, structured and context-appropriate communication in the operating environment
• Remain calm and reliable in critical situations
• Assume responsibilities with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
• Integrate quickly into a team with a strong capacity for adaptation

What will make the difference:

• Versatility across several surgical disciplines
• Expertise in a specific operating theatre specialty (e.g. orthopaedics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery)
• Strong interest in technological innovations in surgery

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud and work in a dynamic environment recognised for its expertise and know-how
• State-of-the-art medical technology equipment (9 operating theatres) and a wide variety of surgical activities (mainly orthopaedics, neurosurgery, digestive and urological surgery, plastic surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, outpatient surgery)
• Enjoy a human-scale working environment while benefiting from the richness and diversity of activities in a forward-looking health institution
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous occupational pension plan, discounts, etc.)
• Balance professional and private life with options for part-time work, over 7 weeks’ holiday, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays and recognition of on-call time
• Share values that reflect us: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative and Responsible clinic

What are the next steps?

• Do you have questions about the position? Please contact Ms Suada Jin, Acting Head of Operating Theatres, at 021 641 36 87.
• Do you identify with this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas) directly online at https://emploi.lasource.ch
• The position is not right for you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? You can register at https://emploi.lasource.ch to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

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