Apprenticeship as an Anaesthesia Technical Assistant

The three-year apprenticeship includes 2,100 hours of theory and 2,500 hours of practical training. Classes take place at the university medical centre's vocational school. Practical placements cover anaesthesia departments, recovery rooms, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, endoscopy, central sterilisation and an intensive care unit. Training starts on 1 September each year and ends with written, oral and practical exams.

• Organise and coordinate nursing, technical and support procedures in anaesthesia, working with the anaesthetist.
• Prepare for anaesthesia, carry out follow-up work and assist during procedures.
• Use and maintain the necessary equipment and instruments.
• Follow current hygiene rules and other legal requirements.

• Medical fitness and proof of immunity to measles.
• An intermediate school leaving certificate or a qualification for university or university of applied sciences entry, with good grades in biology, or an equivalent school qualification recognised in Germany if earned abroad.
• Very good spoken and written German, at least level B2.
• An understanding of technical matters.
• An interest in working with people.
• Great care and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Physical and mental resilience.
• An application cover letter.
• A CV in table format with no gaps.
• Copies of certificates for all school qualifications, or the half-year report if you are in your final school year, or proof of recognition of a school qualification earned abroad.
• Certificates from previous jobs, training and internships.
• Written parental consent for applicants under 18.
• Proof of a B2 certificate for non-native German speakers.
• Proof of immunity to measles.
• A certificate from your family doctor confirming medical fitness for the intended profession.