Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STAO)

About the job

Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STAO)

Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STAO) at 100%

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.782 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 100% / Hours: Monday to Sunday according to 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 be working with?

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Hold a Certificate as a Specialised Technical Assistant in the Operating Theatre (STAO)
• Demonstrate successful experience in the operating theatre
• Strictly master asepsis, hygiene and safety rules in the operating theatre
• Collaborate effectively with the entire operating theatre team (surgeons, anaesthetists, instrument technicians, theatre assistants)
• Communicate clearly, structured and appropriately in the operative context
• Show composure and reliability in critical situations
• Assume your responsibilities with professionalism, discretion and a sense of confidentiality
• Integrate quickly into a team thanks to a high capacity for adaptation

What will make the difference:

• Demonstrate versatility in several surgical disciplines
• Have expertise in a theatre specialty (e.g. orthopaedics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery)
• Show a strong interest in technological innovations in surgery

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud and develop 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 of a forward-looking healthcare institution
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous LPP, discounts, etc.)
• Balance professional and private life, thanks to part-time work options, over 7 weeks of holiday, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays and recognition of shift time
• Share values that reflect us: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative and Responsible clinic

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What are the next steps?

• Do you still have questions about the position? Please contact Mrs 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)
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? Click Apply to register on our platform to receive our upcoming offers by email.

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