La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent, private non-profit institution which 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/2026.762 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 100% / Hours: according to schedule Monday to Friday between 7:00 earliest and 20:00 latest + on-call duty on Saturdays on rotation (on average 1 every 2 months) / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

Following the departure of the current post holder, we are looking for a Medical Device Technologist to join our Sterilisation team. This role offers opportunities to take a step forward: a modern technical environment, close collaboration with clinical teams and a real impact on the quality and safety of care. This is what we wish to offer our future Medical Device Technologist.

What will you be expected to do?

• Ensure the complete reprocessing of medical devices, from collection to sterilisation, in compliance with quality standards, hygiene and safety rules
• Identify, sort, pre-treat, disinfect, package and sterilise medical devices according to their specificity and current protocols
• Use and supervise washing, disinfection and sterilisation equipment to ensure their performance and prevent malfunctions
• Carry out quality controls and interpret technical tests (Bowie-Dick, leak tests, soil controls) to guarantee the conformity of sterilisation cycles
• Organise activities according to elective programmes, surgical priorities and emergencies
• Ensure IT traceability of all steps in the forward flow process
• Work closely with operating theatre teams, care units, ambulatory surgery, radiology and external partners to ensure efficient service
• Participate in continuous improvement of practices, compliance with ISO 13485 requirements and staff training
• Participate in the bio-cleaning of the service and ensure maintenance of a work environment compliant with institutional procedures

Who will you be working with?

• Our team of 11 staff members is distinguished by its solidarity, empathy, availability and dynamism. The team motto: Together is better!

• In this position, you will be supervised by Monica Catarino, Head of Sterilisation, who combines professional rigour, organisation and kindness, paying particular attention to listening and teamwork to ensure reliable processes and a calm working environment.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials

• Hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a Medical Device Technologist or training as a Sterilisation Technical Assistant (level 1 or 2)
• Have initial experience in hospital sterilisation or within an operating theatre
• Be comfortable in a dynamic environment requiring responsiveness and a sense of priorities
• Demonstrate rigour in applying protocols, quality standards and hygiene rules

Your assets

• Possess good knowledge of medical devices and sterilisation processes
• Show autonomy, versatility and a great capacity to adapt
• Enjoy teamwork and communicate constructively with various interlocutors
• Have a sense of detail, organisation and responsibility
• Stand out for reliability, punctuality and flexibility in work organisation

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud, recognised as a training centre
• State-of-the-art medical technology equipment (7 operating rooms) and a wide variety of surgical activities (mainly orthopaedics, neurosurgery, digestive and urological surgery, plastic surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics)
• 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 Monica Catarino, Head of Sterilisation, at 021 641 32 96.
• Do you recognise yourself in 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 do not hesitate to call 021 641 35 74; we will be happy to assist you.