Healthcare professionals looking to work in Italy’s public healthcare system may be interested in a new recruitment opportunity in Rome.
The Policlinico Umberto I, one of the largest university hospitals in the country, has opened a public competition for 39 Biomedical Laboratory Technicians. Successful candidates will receive permanent public sector contracts and may be assigned to several hospitals and health authorities across the Lazio region.
The application deadline is 29 March 2026.
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A Major Recruitment in the Lazio Healthcare System
The selection process is organized as a shared recruitment procedure involving multiple hospitals and local health authorities.
This means that a single competition will create a ranking list that can be used by several healthcare institutions in the region.
Among the participating organizations are:
- Policlinico Umberto I
- ASL Roma 1
- ASL Roma 3
- ASL Roma 6
- San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital
- San Camillo‑Forlanini Hospital
- Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases
- Sant’Andrea Hospital
- Policlinico Tor Vergata
This type of recruitment is common in the Italian healthcare system and allows hospitals to fill multiple positions through a single selection process.
Position: Biomedical Laboratory Technician
The competition is aimed at professionals qualified as Biomedical Laboratory Technicians. These specialists play a key role in diagnostic medicine, working with laboratory equipment and biological samples to support clinical diagnosis and research.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Performing laboratory analyses on biological samples
- Operating diagnostic and analytical equipment
- Ensuring laboratory quality control procedures
- Supporting clinical diagnostics in fields such as microbiology, hematology and biochemistry
Positions will be offered with permanent employment contracts within the Italian public healthcare system.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates must meet the general requirements for employment in the Italian public sector as well as specific professional qualifications.
The main requirements include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques or an equivalent qualification.
- Registration with the professional register for Biomedical Laboratory Technicians.
- Eligibility to work in the Italian public healthcare system.
Candidates who obtained their qualifications under older academic systems may still be eligible if their diploma is officially recognized as equivalent to the current degree required for the profession.
Selection Process
The recruitment procedure is based on both qualifications and exams, which is standard for public healthcare competitions in Italy.
Depending on the number of applicants, the process may include:
- A preliminary screening test
- A written exam covering professional subjects
- A practical test related to laboratory techniques
- An oral exam evaluating professional knowledge and competencies
The topics generally cover areas such as laboratory diagnostics, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology and hematology.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online through the official recruitment platform of Policlinico Umberto I.
Candidates typically need the following:
- A digital identity system (SPID) or equivalent login credentials
- A certified email address (PEC)
- Payment of the application fee
- Digital copies of the required documents
The deadline to apply is 29 March 2026, and late applications are not accepted.
Can Foreign Healthcare Professionals Apply?
International healthcare professionals may also be interested in this recruitment, but they must meet several additional requirements.
In general:
- EU citizens can apply under the same conditions as Italian candidates if they meet the professional requirements.
- Non-EU citizens may apply if they have legal residency and authorization to work in Italy.
- All applicants must hold a recognized qualification that allows them to practice the profession in Italy.
If your degree was obtained abroad, it must first go through the official procedure for recognition of foreign healthcare qualifications in Italy, which determines whether the qualification is equivalent to the Italian one required for the profession.
Without this recognition, candidates cannot register with the professional register or participate in most public healthcare competitions.
Why This Opportunity Is Relevant
Recruitment competitions like this one are among the **main entry routes into the Italian public healthcare system**.
They offer:
- Permanent contracts
- Stable public sector employment
- Opportunities to work in major hospitals in the Rome area
For biomedical laboratory technicians interested in building a career in Italy, this recruitment represents one of the most significant opportunities currently open in the Lazio region.
