Operating Theatre Equipment Management Assistant

La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent, private, non-profit institution that 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/2026.774 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 100% / Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 "Riponne" stop or Bus 2, 3 or 21 "Beaulieu-Jomini" stop)

Why do we need you?

To ensure the smooth running of our surgical activities, we are looking for an Operating Theatre Equipment Management Assistant. At the heart of a demanding and collaborative environment, you will contribute to the availability, traceability and compliance of the equipment essential to the safety of interventions and the quality of patient care.

What will you be responsible for?

• Prepare and check equipment, instruments, implants and medical devices according to the surgical schedule
• Check the conformity of deliveries by ensuring the traceability of equipment according to current procedures and store sterilised equipment
• Verify the availability of instruments, implants and loaned medical devices necessary for the daily surgical programme interventions (incoming and outgoing flow of medical devices)
• Collaborate in organising the equipment flow and contribute to optimising equipment circuits and stock management
• Apply hygiene, safety and risk prevention rules
• Participate in stock management and inventories in collaboration with partner services

Who will you work with?

• The Equipment Management Unit (UGM) consists of a team of 4 dynamic and committed professionals. Responsive and solution-oriented, it works daily to ensure efficient management of equipment, medical devices and consumables necessary for the smooth running of operating theatre activities.

• In this position, you will be supervised by Michela Cappelli, Head of the UGM division. Available, caring and respectful, she strongly encourages collaboration and mutual support. She ensures a work environment conducive to team fulfilment while embedding her actions in a continuous improvement and practice optimisation approach.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Comfort with common IT tools and ability to use management software
• Rigour, organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure equipment compliance and traceability
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Versatility, practical mindset and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Discretion, reliability and sense of responsibility
• Motivation to develop in a demanding technical environment where quality and safety of care are priorities

Your assets:

• Experience in an operating theatre, sterilisation service or hospital environment
• Knowledge of Opale software
• Knowledge of medical devices, implants or surgical instruments
• Mastery of traceability, hygiene and stock management principles
• Excellent adaptability and learning skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in optimising logistical processes

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud
• State-of-the-art medical technology equipment (7 operating rooms) and a wide variety of surgical activities (15 major specialties)
• The atmosphere of a human-scale clinic with the challenges of a health institution with diverse activities oriented towards the future
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits
• Because our values define who we are: Unique - Respectful - Innovative - Responsible

What are the next steps?

• Do you have any questions about the position? Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Michela Cappelli, Head of the Operating Theatre Equipment Management Unit at 021 641 32 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 does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? You can register on https://emploi.lasource.ch to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

Applications received by email and post will not be processed. Applications for job offers are exclusively made via our online platform. If you encounter technical difficulties during your application, please call 021 641 35 74; we will be happy to assist you.