Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'410 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 101'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 86'580 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'293 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
OP-Manager/in
You efficiently organise the operating theatre in hospitals and clinics.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead the operating theatre, coordinate teams and optimise resources for medical procedures.
In the fast-paced daily routine of a hospital, you ensure smooth operations in the operating theatre. As an OP-Manager/in, you coordinate doctors, nursing staff and other service providers. Your task is to use personnel and material resources optimally. You manage economic and organisational processes so that medical procedures can be carried out safely and efficiently. You oversee the entire value chain.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHealthcare
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Federal Law on Accident Insurance Specialist. Based on 38 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 86'678 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 116'666 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 96'293 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 94'000 | 32 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 OP-Manager/in
Official education path
Training is provided through a tertiary Certificate of Advanced Studies in OP Management.
Typical training path
OP-Manager/in
Prerequisites
- Fachweiterbildung im OP-Bereich oder Anästhesie
- Ausbildung als Fachmann/-frau Operationstechnik HF
- Other advanced medical qualification
- Experience in the operating theatre (min. 3 years for the CAS der FHNW)
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Economic thinking
- Strong communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are at the centre of the action and coordinate the deployment of staff and equipment. You constantly check whether all preparations for the next procedure are completed on time.
- You coordinate doctors and nursing staff in the operating theatre.
- You plan the daily deployment of staff and equipment.
- You monitor economic processes and manage budgets in the operating theatre.
- You optimise personnel and material resources for workflows.
- You ensure efficient structures and smooth workflows.
- You communicate with all involved service providers daily.
Working conditions
You work in the operating theatre of a hospital or clinic. Your workplace is characterised by medical departments and administrative offices.
Where to learn
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW - Hochschule für Wirtschaft CampusOlten Von Roll-Strasse 10, 4600 Olten
Strengths
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Economic thinking
- Strong communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful processes
- Willingness to work shifts
- Conflict management
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