Winterthur
Specialist in Operating Theatre Positioning
- 17 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- 8401 Winterthur
About the job
Specialist in Operating Theatre Positioning
Clinic for Anaesthesiology
immediately or by arrangement
80 - 100%
For our modern operating theatre, we are looking for a specialist in operating theatre positioning or a healthcare professional interested in the exciting role as a specialist in operating theatre positioning.
Our diverse specialties in visceral, vascular, neuro, paediatric surgery, hand/plastic surgery, traumatology, orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology as well as ENT guarantee you a varied working day in a motivated team.
This is who we are
Your tasks
- You take responsibility in the operating theatre for the professional positioning of patients during various operations
- You make a targeted selection of positioning materials tailored to the patient and the surgical method
- During the operation, you continuously check the operating theatre positioning and thus have a decisive influence on patient safety
- In addition to operating the operating table, you are responsible for operating other medical-technical devices (e.g. X-ray machines)
Your profile
- You have experience in this role, ideally holding a specialist certificate in patient positioning, healthcare professional or nursing assistant
- Your technical skills make it easy for you to handle modern positioning materials and operate medical devices
- Customer orientation and high-quality, professional positioning of patients are a matter of course for you
- You have good German language skills, both spoken and written, as well as good physical condition
- Your communicative and reliable personality supports interdisciplinary collaboration in our operating theatre
Do you have any questions?
You are welcome to contact us:
Stefan Meierhofer
Co-Head of Positioning Staff
Tel. 052 266 42 73
Sandrina Lamprecht
Co-Head of Positioning Staff
Tel. 052 266 42 75
Your benefits at KSW
Work-Life Balance
KSW offers employees conditions that enable them to balance their professional goals and personal needs. Flexible, staggered working hours, home office, generous maternity leave and employment levels adapted to various life situations – all this is possible at KSW, provided the operation allows it.
Training and Further Education
Each year, KSW offers 40 interdisciplinary and 50 specialised training courses. We also support you timewise and/or financially for external further education.
Consultation Offer
In exceptional situations, such as prolonged illness, severe personal stress or difficult experiences in private life and at work, various consultation offers are available to you.
Team Spirit
The appreciative and friendly collaboration within teams and across departments characterises the working atmosphere at KSW. As a sign of strong team spirit, the informal "Du" form has been introduced as standard at KSW. Furthermore, KSW financially supports annual team events and organises a large staff party for the entire hospital every four years.
Provision
KSW employees benefit from very good social benefits. The pension fund solution with BVK is well above the legal minimum. KSW employees are also very well protected in case of illness or accident.
Health
With discounts on fitness subscriptions, internal training opportunities and courses, concessions in pharmacies as well as with the most popular health insurance companies. You can benefit from a comprehensive offer for your health.
Childcare
Our La Luna daycare centre with generous opening hours is located directly next to KSW. In addition, you can use the income-dependent financial support from KSW for nursery costs.
Culture
In cooperation with cultural partners in and around Winterthur, we regularly offer discounts for concerts and theatre performances. Borrowing media from the in-house library is also free for employees.
Catering
The KSW staff restaurant offers a varied catering service at favourable conditions.
