ATSSO or Operating Room Assistant M/F at 80%-100%

19 February 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Rennaz

Job summary

Join Hôpital Riviera-Chablais as an ATSSO (Operating Room Assistant) in a leading hospital.

Tasks

Assist the instrumentist in surgical procedures and patient care.
Ensure proper function and maintenance of medical devices and materials.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance service quality.

Skills

Diploma in ATSSO or nursing is a plus, with relevant experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills and adherence to hygiene standards.
Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a team.

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About the job

ATSSO or Operating Room Assistant M/F at 80%-100%

The Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vaud-Valais (HRC), is an inter-cantonal reference hospital, bringing together more than 2,000 employees. The Rennaz Hospital Center has more than 350 acute care beds. It is complemented by two Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Clinics as well as two medical on-call services. All employees are committed daily to providing quality care to patients, embodying the institution's values: authenticity, exemplary conduct, and innovation.

The operating room is a multidisciplinary technical platform comprising 9 elective operating rooms. They are divided into two activity centers and intended to accommodate adult and pediatric patients requiring scheduled surgery in one of our specialties (Orthopedics-Traumatology-Neurosurgery-ENT-Maxillofacial-Visceral-Gynecology-Obstetrics-Urology-Vascular). Two additional rooms are dedicated to 24/7 emergency care.

The main duties of this position are

Assist the instrument nurse

Participate in maintaining the patient environment and care equipment

Assist with patient positioning

Handle medical devices and ensure their proper functioning

Develop and maintain knowledge to adapt to all new developments

As a member of the care team, contribute to the smooth running of the service

Participate in improving the quality and safety of care

We require

Holding an ATSSO diploma or nursing assistant qualification is an asset.

Experience in a multidisciplinary operating room is an asset.

Proficiency in MS Office and professional software tools.

Organizational skills in work, ability to manage and handle equipment, and ensure hygiene and safety rules.

Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Quick adaptability and rigor in applying current procedures.

Physical condition suitable for the position.

We offer

HRC offers great employment and professional development opportunities across all its activity areas: medical, nursing, medico-technical, hospitality, administrative, technical, and logistics. With a commitment to continuous improvement, skills development is at the heart of HRC's concerns. The institution provides its employees access to both internal and external training.

In 2021, HRC was twice ranked among the best employers in French-speaking Switzerland by Bilan magazine and the Le Temps newspaper, positioning it as a leading institution.

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For information, please contact Mr. Stéphane Renoul, Head Nurse of the Anesthesiology and Operating Room Department, at: stephane.renoul@hopitalrivierachablais.ch

To ensure your application is processed promptly, please provide: CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates/attestations

Application deadline: March 20, 2026