Training as a surgical assistant (m/f/d) - OTA

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We are looking for a trainee surgical assistant (m/f/d) - OTAto start on September 1st of each year .

• Training takes place in accordance with the current version of the national ATA-OTA Act and the associated training and examination regulations
• 2,100 hours of instruction at the Helios Training Center in Plauen and at least 2,500 hours of practical training under expert guidance in mandatory and optional areas of deployment in the respective hospitals
• Preparation and follow-up of operations, such as setting up instrument trays and materials
• Instrumentation work during the operation
• Safe handling of medical-technical equipment
• Interdisciplinary cooperation and documentation of surgical procedures

• A good secondary school certificate or secondary general school certificate with at least two years of vocational training or a professional license as a nursing assistant (m/f/d)
• Good academic performance, especially in the natural sciences
• Proof of health suitability by means of a medical certificate
• Parental consent for applicants under the age of 18
• A pre-vocational internship in the surgical field or on a surgical ward is desirable
• You have a technical understanding and are physically and mentally resilient
• The ability to work in a team and a sense of responsibility, order and cleanliness are a matter of course for you
• Legally required proof of immunization against measles

• A varied three-year apprenticeship starting on 01.09. each year
• A maximum working week of 38.5 hours
• Work in flat hierarchies with short decision-making paths and an attractive training salary
• Support and financial participation in further education and training
• We offer you the chance to travel to work in an environmentally friendly way - with an employer subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Benefit from employee discounts for over 480 top brands and prevention programs
• The Helios PlusCard: supplementary insurance financed by Helios with, among other things, optional medical treatment in the event of hospitalization in one of our acute clinics

Helios is the leading hospital operator in Europe. Collegial and interdisciplinary cooperation and the rapid implementation of innovations guarantee our patients the best possible care. This creates a unique space for your knowledge, talents, ideas and future plans.

As a surgical assistant (m/f/d), you are the right hand of doctors and surgeons - before, during and after operations: You will prepare patients for various procedures, prepare all the necessary instruments and equipment, check that they are in working order and ensure that hygiene regulations are adhered to. During operations, you hand the doctors the necessary instruments, such as scalpels, clamps or scissors, and check the condition of the patients. After the surgical procedures, you will disinfect and sterilize the instruments and document the course of the operation on the computer.

During your training as a surgical assistant, you will also learn about your tasks during endoscopies, what measures need to be taken in emergency situations and how to care for patients before and after operations.

After training as a surgical assistant (m/f/d), you will work in the operating room in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers or practices where operations are performed.

Have we aroused your interest?

Then please send us your application documents (letter of application, CV in tabular form with photo, copy of your last certificate, proof of a nursing internship, proof of previous training if applicable) via our career portal.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Equal opportunities in the workplace are important to us. We therefore expressly encourage people with disabilities of all gender identities and backgrounds to apply.

For further information, please contact the Director of Nursing, Ms. Cornelia Bremer-Trautner, on (03741) 49-4604 or by e-mail at Bewerbungen.Plauen@helios-gesundheit.de.

Helios Vogtland Clinic Plauen
Röntgenstrasse 2
08529 Plauen