Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Study Nurse / Clinical Data Manager Lung Nodule Management 60%
- 12 October 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
To support our team, we are looking for a committed and highly organised individual to care for and further develop our structured lung nodule management. The focus is on working with the digital platform Optellum Virtual Nodule Clinic, through which patients with incidentally detected lung nodules are recorded, monitored, and their recommended follow-up checks coordinated. The role combines clinical data management with interprofessional coordination and offers the opportunity to actively shape a new care process at the University Hospital Zurich.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
Study Nurse / Clinical Data Manager Lung Nodule Management 60%
by arrangement
Your Main Tasks
- Care and continuous maintenance of the database for patients with incidentally detected lung nodules
- Recording, reviewing and updating relevant clinical and radiological information in the Optellum Virtual Nodule Clinic
- Review of newly identified cases and ensuring complete and accurate documentation
- Monitoring recommended imaging follow-up checks and identifying outstanding examinations
- Coordinating necessary follow-up examinations in close collaboration with radiologists and other involved specialist disciplines
- Contacting the responsible clinical colleagues and/or patients regarding open or overdue follow-up checks
- Ensuring high data quality as well as regular quality controls of the database
- Contributing to the establishment and further development of standardised processes for managing incidental lung nodules
- Supporting evaluations and scientific projects in the field of lung nodules and early detection of lung cancer
Your Profile
- Completed training as a qualified nurse HF/FH or a comparable qualification in the medical or clinical field
- Interest in thoracic medicine, radiology, oncology and/or early detection of lung cancer
- Strong organisational skills as well as a structured, careful and reliable working style
- Enjoyment of independent and responsible work
- Ideally experience with clinical databases, electronic patient records or study/registry databases (especially RedCap)
- Enjoyment of interprofessional collaboration and clear, appreciative communication
- Very good German and good English skills
- Experience in clinical studies or a GCP certificate are advantageous but not a requirement
Our Benefits
Incidentally discovered lung nodules are a common finding in computed tomography. Structured and reliable follow-up is crucial to ensure that necessary re-examinations are carried out in a timely manner and relevant findings are not lost in everyday clinical practice.
You can expect a varied and responsible role at the interface of radiology, clinical care and digital data management. You will actively help shape the development and further advancement of an innovative programme at the University Hospital Zurich, work closely with an interprofessional team and benefit from a high degree of independence as well as diverse opportunities to participate in clinical and scientific projects.
You can expect a varied and responsible role at the interface of radiology, clinical care and digital data management. You will actively help shape the development and further advancement of an innovative programme at the University Hospital Zurich, work closely with an interprofessional team and benefit from a high degree of independence as well as diverse opportunities to participate in clinical and scientific projects.
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
