Staff member for the Sterilization Center at Roskilde Hospital

Do you want to work with quality, technology, and patient safety at world-class level – and can you keep a cool head when the instruments are hot?

The Sterilization Department at Zealand University Hospital (Sjællands Universitetshospital) in Roskilde is looking for a new colleague!

Do you have experience from a sterilization department – or are you curious to learn a new and meaningful field? Then read on!

We are looking for a committed employee for reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment. The work is crucial for patient safety and for the hospital wards to function optimally.

About the job

As an employee in the Sterilization Department, you will be part of a strong team that ensures the operating theatre, as well as the hospital wards, receive clean and sterile equipment – on time and of the highest quality. Your tasks will include, among others:

• Pre-treatment, washing and sterilization of instruments (most often invasive instruments)
• Quality control, packaging and documentation
• Packaging and delivering equipment for operations in the operating theatre

We work in a structured way, with high professionalism, and we take pride in doing it properly, every time.

An department in development

We are facing an exciting future!

In January 2028 we move into a new, state-of-the-art Sterilization Department in Køge as part of the new Zealand University Hospital and Super Hospital. This means that you will have the opportunity to be part of the journey – both professionally and organizationally – and help shape the future workflows.

Working hours & start date

• The position is 37 hours/week
• Working hours on weekdays: 7:30-15:30, evening shifts: 13:00-21:00.
• You will typically have 4-6 evening shifts per month
• Start: 1 December 2026 or by agreement
• Employment under FOA agreement

Who are you?

We imagine that you

• Are a social and health care assistant, sterilization assistant, or have experience from a sterilization department.
• Have a technical flair, are good with IT and think in processes
• Are structured, detail-oriented, and have a sense of order
• Are in good physical shape, as the job involves many lifts, many steps, and standing work
• Thrive in collaboration and taking responsibility
• Are service-minded and approachable

Experience with T-DOC and knowledge of the operating theatre/sterilization department is advantageous – but not required.

We offer

• A thorough introduction of 3 months, with a mentoring arrangement and onboarding program
• An workplace with focus on job satisfaction and collaboration
• Skilled colleagues with high professionalism and humor
• Opportunities for professional sparring
• A department that prioritizes patient safety, quality, and hygiene

Are you curious about us and the job? You are very welcome to visit to get a better impression of how we work in the Sterilization Department, or call if you have questions.

Contact Functional Manager Lene Vesterskov Bertelsen at tel. 93 56 70 19

Application deadline is Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday and Wednesday in Week 44.

Area of employment

Region Zealand and Region Capital City will become Region Østdanmark on 1 January 2027 as a result of the health reform. Your area of employment will be Region Østdanmark with all related organizational units.

Read more about the significance of the area of employment on Region Østdanmark’s website.

Starting salary for collective agreement employees

The region is obliged to inform you about the start salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension under the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region’s website

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark’s newest university hospital with activities in Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F. We are a bold and outward-facing university hospital, where we every day work to create a cohesive healthcare system and greater health equality for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by more citizens with chronic illness and social challenges than the national average. Therefore, we work targeted with innovation, new forms of collaboration and solutions that bring treatment closer to the citizens.

With us you become part of an ambitious workplace where cross-collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday life. Our leadership values are innovation, followership, integrity and community, and they set the direction for how we work, develop, and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F. here

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Køge and Roskilde here

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