Surgical assistant / surgical assistant Functional neurosurgery 60-100 % — Cereneo

Role overview

Tasks

• Construction, nursing management of the operating room and management and if necessary Qualification of the OTA team
• Preparation, organisation and support of functional neurosurgical procedures
• Instrumentation and assistance in neurosurgical operations
• Willingness to assist in neurosurgical procedures outside the actual operation (especially in treatments with focused ultrasound)
• Care and preparation of the required special neurosurgical instrumentation
• Support and maintenance of surgical technology (e.g. surgical microscope, navigation system, C-arm)
• Support for stereotactic interventions
• Experience in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• Preparation and handling of stereotactic systems, implants and other OR-specific materials
• Ensuring a smooth and efficient surgical procedure in close cooperation with neurosurgery, anesthesia and other participating specialist areas
• Development and further development of process management in the OR
• Willingness to flexibly adapt working hours to the needs of the OR in the case of part-time employment
• Consistent compliance with hygiene, sterility and safety standards
• Qualification in radiation protection using fluoroscopy (C-arc) in the operating room
• Control of the completeness and functionality of instruments and technical equipment
• Documentation of relevant perioperative processes
• Predictive recognition of the surgeon’s requirements during complex interventions
• Very good German and English skills in word and writing are required to ensure secure and professional communication in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Requirements

• Completed training in surgical assistant with surgical experience or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of operations
• Sound experience in neurosurgery
• Ideally practical experience in functional neurosurgery
• Experience with DBS, stereotactic methods and/or implantation methods of great advantage
• Very good knowledge of sterile procedure and surgical hygiene
• Safe handling of neurosurgical instruments and technical surgical equipment
• High degree of precision, responsibility and ability to concentrate
• Ability to work calmly and structured even during demanding and prolonged procedures
• Strong team skills and professional communication with doctors, nurses and other disciplines are particularly important: For this position, we are looking for an experienced OTA with in-depth neurosurgical experience. Expertise in functional neurosurgery is particularly welcome, especially in DBS implantation and stereotactic procedures, a high degree of teamwork, pleasure in setting up a new operation, taking responsibility and the ability to think creatively outside the box.

We offer

• Modern infrastructure: Perfectly located working environment with a view of Lake Vierwaldstättersee, Pilatus and Rigi.
• Development: Personal training and development opportunities.
• Social benefits: Good social benefits (NBU, employer share pension fund 60%).
• Parking & public transport: Free parking and access to e-charging stations, subsidy for public transport.
• Food: Lunch check with 50% employer participation, free coffee, tea, water & fruit.
• Kita: Discount for our connected Kita.
• Discounts: Various discounts for recreational activities.
• Fitness: Sharing fitness equipment. Our corporate culture:
• EXCELLENCE: Using the latest research findings and first-class service
• HEARTH: We are always there with all our heart. Of course, this also includes the sincere treatment of our patients: inside, but also between our staff
• MOTIVATION: Joint goal achievement and support of patients: women to improve their quality of life
• TEAM WORK: Reliability and mutual support in the team
• INNOVATION: Research and testing of new therapeutic approaches and devices

Cereneo — Centre for Neurology & Rehabilitation, Weggis (LU), Switzerland.

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