Program Overview

Program Overview

The Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin offers a three-year training program as an Operation Technical Assistant (OTA). The program starts annually on April 1st and October 1st. As an OTA, individuals work closely with surgeons, prepare operating rooms, and assist during surgeries.

Program Structure

The training program consists of alternating theoretical and practical blocks. The practical training is divided into mandatory deployments in general surgery, traumatology, gynecology, and urology at the three Charité locations. Additional deployments take place in operating departments, such as neurosurgery or pediatric surgery, and in other functional departments like anesthesiology, endoscopy, emergency rooms, and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

Trainees will learn to:

• Handle instrumentation during operations in various specialties
• Support the surgical team during operations
• Prepare and clean up operating rooms
• Implement hygiene guidelines and maintain aseptic working conditions
• Participate in organizing and coordinating work processes in the operating room
• Take measures in emergency, crisis, and disaster situations

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 17 years old at the start of training
• Have completed an internship in an operating room or surgical station (desired)
• Possess the necessary physical and personal abilities
• Demonstrate language proficiency (B2 level) if non-native German speaker
• Show interest in medical contexts and enjoy working with people
• Be reliable, team-oriented, and organized
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, commitment, and willingness to learn

Benefits

The Charité offers:

• Comprehensive support and guidance from experienced instructors and the personnel development department
• Special training concepts, such as the "Schulstation," to solidify practical skills
• A diverse range of tasks at one of Europe's largest university hospitals
• Various offers to promote camaraderie among trainees, including a welcome day, peer-group support, and regular meetings
• Excellent career prospects in a future-oriented industry

Important Information

• The training program is based on the tariff agreement for trainees, with a fair training salary (gross) that increases over the three years:
  • 1st year: 1,340.69
  • 2nd year: 1,402.07
  • 3rd year: 1,503.38
• The training contract includes 30 days of vacation, an annual bonus in November, additional company pension, and capital-forming benefits
• A completion bonus of 400 is awarded upon successful completion of the final exam
• There are good chances of being hired after completing the training program

Diversity and Inclusion

The Charité welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or social origin. The institution strives for equal opportunities and inclusion.