Professional Recognition as a Surgery Technology Assistant - OTA - (m/f/d)

Have you already obtained a professional qualification as a Surgical Technologist (m/f/d) in your home country? Would you like to live and work in Germany and build a new life in the culturally diverse city of Augsburg? Can you imagine supporting the surgical team in the operating room?

Then join our team – where you will find not only an exiciting work environment and great colleagues, but also the best possible support throughout the recognition process of your professional qualification in Germany.
We will support you from the very beginning!

• Assisting with surgical procedures, including instrument preparation and intraoperative support
• Confident handling of medical and technical equipment
• Patient related administration and accurate documentation
• Preparation and post-processing of materials and instruments for surgical procedures
• Supporting the positioning of patients

• Completed education as a Surgery Technology Assistant (OTA) obtained abroad
• Recognition notice (Anerkennungsbescheid) issued by the Bavarian State Office for Nursing (Bayerisches Landesamt für Pflege)
• German language skills at a minimum level of B2, with a willingness to continuously improve your language proficiency
• Motivation and enthusiasm to work as part of our team and provide support to our patients
• Friendliness, a strong sense of responsibility, and professionalism
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with patients
• High willingness to learn
• Motivation and discipline to complete your recognition process in a timely manner

• Support from the Office for International Professionals, assisting you with organizational and administrative matters, as well as preparing for the knowledge examination (Kenntnisprüfung)
• Accompanied German language course offered during the recognition process
• Practical trainers specifically assigned to staff undergoing the recognition procedure, ensuring structured onboarding and knowledge development to prepare you for your professional responsibilities
• Additional qualified and personalized training by your team of experienced colleagues
• Long-term career perspective at Augsburg’s largest employer, including a permanent employment contract upon recognition
• Remuneration according to the collective agreement for public service (TV-L), including bonuses for work on Sundays, public holidays, and night shifts
• Company pension scheme and annual special payment
• 30 vacation days per year, plus up to 6 additional days for shift work
• Regulated working hours (38.5 hours/week) with working time account and collectively agreed salary increases

Frau Ulrike Kurz,Center Manager, 0821/400-168713
Herr Alexander Wagner, Nursing Educator - Recognition of OTA, 0821/400-168665
Frau Marina Klisanin, Head of Field Office - International Qualified Employees (IFAP), 0821/400-3401

Please upload your documents and submit your application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

In addition to exciting tasks in a variety of fields, you can expect a range of attractive benefits and a meaningful role at the University Hospital. You can find more information hier.

This position is suitable for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified in terms of suitability, ability, and professional performance. The University Hospital Augsburg promotes equal opportunities for women and men in the workplace. Prior to employment, proof of sufficient immunization or immunity against measles must be provided in accordance with §§ 23, 23a of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG).