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Nursing Assistant - Sterilization

On-site in Pozuelo de Alarcón·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Quironsalud

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Pozuelo de Alarcón
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Immediate start in a collaborative and specialized work team.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Full-time position with rotating shifts.
  • Mobility and Internal Promotion policy.
  • Attractive salary package, competitive and aligned with the market.
  • Flexible compensation for childcare, transportation, health insurance, and meals.
  • Strategic Training plan that will allow you to develop personally and professionally.
  • Access to the Quirónsalud Contigo program:
    • Financial care: access to the Payflow platform and exclusive discounts.
    • Health care: physical and mental wellness plans and access to the Digital Hospital.
    • Family care: projects focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.

If you are looking for a professional career in a prestigious and innovative hospital environment, with development opportunities and in an organization committed to the health of its patients and professionals, we invite you to join our team!

At Quirónsalud, we promote integration and respect for diversity. Therefore, our selection processes will be carried out under these principles. Likewise, the company declares its commitment to establishing and developing practices that promote and foster equal treatment and opportunities between men and women, without discriminating, directly or indirectly, on the grounds of sex. This principle is part of our Corporate and People policy, in line with Organic Law 3/2007, of March 22, for effective equality between both genders.

The role

At Quirónsalud, your work has a purpose. We are the leading healthcare group in Spain and, together with our parent company Fresenius-Helios, also leaders in Europe. We have more than 50,000 professionals, a wide network of healthcare facilities and the most advanced technology to provide excellent, humane and innovative healthcare.

Every day we work with a common goal: to improve people's lives. To achieve this, we are looking for professionals committed to excellence, patient care and teamwork, who want to develop in an environment that is a reference in healthcare, teaching and research.

If you share our vocation for care and want to grow with the best professionals in the sector, we are waiting for you.

From Quirónsalud private hospitals in Madrid, we are looking for a Nursing Assistant for the Sterilization area of our Quirónsalud University Hospital Madrid, located in Pozuelo de Alarcón.

What you'll do

  • Respect and maintain an appropriate relationship with patients and families, collaborating in the promotion and maintenance of a professional and responsible environment.
  • Carry out the required administrative procedures for the management of patient admissions/discharges and the corresponding documentation, thereby facilitating the entire healthcare process.
  • Monitor the patient's condition, maintaining a constant state of alertness regarding any changes in their status.
  • Collaborate in patient assistance, reception, and transport, always complying with medical and nursing instructions.
  • Apply cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques for medical-surgical materials according to protocols.
  • Handle and dose the necessary products for cleaning and disinfection, following the established procedure.
  • Receive and distribute instruments for the ward and outpatient clinic according to protocol.
  • Provide proper comprehensive care to patients under your responsibility, taking into account any alterations in their basic needs arising from their health problem, aimed at the successful outcome of the surgical procedure.
  • Check the proper functioning of the surgical equipment in the operating room assigned to you and review all material needed for the surgical procedure at the start of your shift, together with your work team.
  • Attend to the requests of the surgical team that arise during the operation, requesting the sterile and consumable materials needed, anticipating the team's requirements.
  • Ensure the proper management of the stock of materials and medication in your unit, taking into account the forecasting needs for other shifts.
  • Process all necessary medical-administrative documents and enter material expenses and requests for complementary tests into the computer so they can be billed.
  • Ensure the loading and unloading of carts with instruments used in scheduled surgeries.
  • Maintain the furniture, proper lighting, and temperature in optimal comfort conditions for both patients and staff.
  • Ensure the distribution of the different scheduled surgeries by specialty among each assigned operating room.

Quirónsalud

Quirónsalud is the leading company in Spain in the provision of healthcare services. We have internationally renowned experts in the biomedical field and a large team of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals who work day after day to offer the best quality of care and specialized services in our country.

At Quirónsalud we want to count on the best professional talent to continue offering a differential healthcare service distinguished by its quality, its high level of specialization, and person-to-person health care.

What will your mission be?

Assist and provide patient care in the surgical area, maintaining constant alertness to their condition in order to contribute to improving their health and well-being in accordance with departmental processes and policies, working in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians for patient follow-up and treatment.

What requirements are we looking for?

  • Intermediate Vocational Training Cycle in Nursing Assistant (TCAE) or equivalent qualification recognized in Spain.
  • A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience in a similar position is valued.
  • Patient orientation, excellence, innovation, teamwork, and sustainability.

About Quironsalud

Quirónsalud is Spain's largest private healthcare group, operating a vast network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized medical centers across the country. As part of the global Fresenius Helios group, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments, and employs tens of thousands of healthcare professionals. The group is a leader in the Spanish private healthcare market, known for its advanced technology and patient-centered approach.

With its headquarters in Madrid, Quirónsalud has a strong presence throughout Spain, with major hospitals in Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and many other cities. For international healthcare professionals, Quirónsalud offers significant opportunities, though roles often require Spanish language proficiency and, for medical staff, official recognition of foreign qualifications. The group provides a structured environment with clear career paths in nursing, medical specialties, and hospital administration, making it a major employer for those looking to work in Spain's healthcare sector.

Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1934
Employees
30,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 9 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Quirónsalud is part of Fresnelius Helios, one of the largest private healthcare providers in Europe, offering potential for international career mobility.
  • The group operates over 50 hospitals and more than 100 outpatient centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job locations.
  • For medical roles, international professionals must have their qualifications recognized by the Spanish authorities (homologación) and be registered with the Spanish medical college.
  • Fluency in Spanish is generally required for patient-facing roles, as the group serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population.
  • The company offers a structured career development system with opportunities in clinical, research, and management positions.
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