Apprenticeship as a Surgical Technical Assistant

This three-year apprenticeship includes 2,100 hours of theory and 2,500 hours of practical training. Classes take place at the University Medical Center's vocational school. Practical placements cover operating departments, outpatient and emergency departments, endoscopy, central sterile services and a nursing ward. Training ends with written, oral and practical examinations. The apprenticeship starts on 1 September each year.

• Prepare the operating theatre before procedures and put it in order afterwards
• Provide sterile and non-sterile assistance during surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Reprocess surgical instruments
• Ensure hygiene measures are carried out
• Handle administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and keeping records

• Medical fitness and proof of immunity to measles
• An intermediate secondary school certificate or a higher school qualification with good grades in science subjects, or an equivalent school qualification recognised in Germany if obtained abroad
• Very good spoken and written German, at least level B2
• Interest in working with people
• A sense of responsibility
• Physical and mental resilience
• Ability to work in a team
• Cover letter
• A complete CV in tabular form with no gaps
• Copies of certificates for all school qualifications, or your half-year report if you are in your final school year, or proof of recognition of your school qualification if obtained outside Germany
• Certificates from previous jobs, training programmes and internships
• Written parental consent for applicants under 18
• Proof of a B2 certificate for non-native German speakers
• Proof of immunity to measles
• Proof from your family doctor that you are medically fit for the intended profession