Are you an experienced Operating Room Assistant / Surgical Technologist looking to take the next step in your career? Imagine working in one of Europe’s most advanced healthcare systems, modern hospitals with supportive teams dedicated to helping you grow.

Through OTTO Health Care, you will have the opportunity to join one of the highest-ranked hospitals in the Netherlands, located in Rotterdam. The Netherlands is celebrated for its world-class healthcare, safety, and excellent work/life balance.


Why Dutch Hospitals?
  • Renowned for advanced medical facilities and patient-centered care
  • State-of-the-art technology and innovative practices
  • Collaborative, multicultural teams focused on excellence
  • Clear pathways for growth and specialization
Bring your skills and compassion to a healthcare system that values quality and teamwork.

And the best part? We will make sure you are fully prepared! You’ll receive extensive training in Dutch language and culture, ensuring you start your new role with confidence. Upon completing the program, you will secure a permanent contract with your hospital.




Join our program
  • We offer a free Dutch language and culture program to help you feel confident and prepared.
  • In the first 4-month training, that will take place at our OTTO Health Care Academy in the Netherlands, you will learn the Dutch language until you reach B1 level.
  • You follow a tailored program to obtain your CZO recognition (Operatieassistent) (Dutch professional accreditation).
  • Once you successfully complete the CZO program, you receive a permanent employment contract with the hospital.
  • After you start with your new employer you will study an additional 2 days per week to eventually reach B2 level.


We take care of everything for you:
  • Flight and transportation to your new home
  • Comfortable housing from the moment you arrive
  • Onboarding support with your new employer
  • Help with tasks like opening a bank account, finding a doctor or using our public transport
  • Guidance to settle into your neighborhood and our beautiful country

With OTTO Health Care, you don’t just start a job, you start a new life with full support every step of the way.

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Summary of this job

36 hour per week
Rotterdam
€3.858 - €5.647
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Your job

As an Operating Room Assistant, you play a crucial role within the surgical team.
You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthesia teams, nurses and fellow OR staff.


Your responsibilities include:
  • Performing circulating, scrub, and assisting duties
  • Preparing the operating theatre, equipment, and materials
  • Supporting surgeries ranging from low‑ to high complexity procedures
  • Ensuring sterile techniques, patient safety, and procedural quality
  • Working in a multidisciplinary, highly technical environment

What do we ask from you?
Required
  • A completed qualification / Certificate as an Operating Room Assistant / Surgical Technologist
  • Proven experience in circulating, assisting, and instrumenting
  • Experience supporting low‑ to high‑complex surgical procedures
  • You have good English proficiency (minimum B1 level).
  • Strong motivation to learn Dutch (B2 level or higher needed to be achieved). 
  • You are professional, independent, and committed to continuously upgrading your skills and knowledge within your profession. 
  • You always prioritize patient care and strive to deliver the highest quality nursing care. 
  • You are assertive and not afraid to ask questions. 
  • Willing to work and live in the Netherlands
  • Motivation and adaptability to work in a new healthcare system
Soft skills
  • Kindness and patience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Respect for the dignity of our clients
  • Team spirit
  • Good observational skills
Nice to have
  • A driving license

What do we offer?
  • Dutch language & culture training through OTTO Health Care.
  • A permanent contract at one of the leading hospitals in the Netherlands
  • Fulltime contract for 36 hours per week.
  • Worklocation: Rotterdam


Salary
  • Salary between €3.858 and €5.647 gross per month (full‑time 36 hours), depending on experience
  • 8.3% end‑of‑year bonus
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • Allowances for irregular shifts according to hospital CAO
  • Permanent contract after obtaining CZO recognition

Feel free to reach out to me via email if you have any questions about our program. I'm here to support you.

Carmen Borsboom

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The process

Apply for the job
Interview with our recruiter
Second interview with your new employer
Start of your future in the Netherlands!

Interested? Apply here

36 hours per week
Rotterdam
€3.858 - €5.647
Ability to grow and develop
Great support from OTTO Health Care

Ready to take the step and start living and working in the Netherlands. Apply today!

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