We are looking for

Do you have a first professionally qualifying university degree in medical technology, biomedicine or a related field, or have you completed training as a paramedic, nurse or a comparable professional qualification in the medical field, or do you have 3 years of professional experience as a cardiac technician? Then you can apply for our 2-year university certificate course in Clinical Perfusion / Cardiology Technology.

We offer you sound theoretical and practical training in the field of extracorporeal circulation, qualifying you to work as a clinical perfusionist/cardiotechnician and sit the certification examination of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP). The theoretical skills are taught in block seminars (1st – 3rd semester) at Münster University of Applied Sciences. The practical training to become a clinical perfusionist/cardiotechnician takes place in the cardiotechnical department of one of our 11 full-service clinics, which are located throughout Germany. At the same time, course participants complete a four-week internship in other areas to familiarise themselves with them.

Your qualifications

• First professional university degree in medical technology/biomedical engineering or a related field – or
• Completed training as a paramedic, nurse or comparable professional qualification in the medical field – or
• At least 3 years of professional experience in cardiac technology

What you bring to the table

• High level of self-confidence
• Commitment and stress resistance
• Flexibility
• Structured and goal-oriented work style
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on your own
• Strong organisational skills

What we offer you

• Coverage of study costs
• Employment after graduation
• Attractive training allowance
• Rent subsidy
• Participation in conferences/company events
• Practical skills in related fields
• Teaching of career-relevant theoretical and practical content in cardiology, cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery by highly qualified specialists
• Qualification to work as a clinical perfusionist/cardiac technician
• Qualification for the certification examination of the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP)

Practical training content

• Planning, preparation, implementation and documentation of extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery procedures.
• Provision and operation of cardiac support systems (ECMO, VAD and IABP).
• Standby duties during procedures without a heart-lung machine (e.g. OPCAB).
• IT documentation
• Assignments in hybrid operating theatres (e.g. for catheter-assisted heart valve implantations)
• Collaboration in research and development
• (heart-lung transplants)
• (maintenance of artificial heart systems)
• Participation in on-call and weekend duties

Have we sparked your interest?

Then send your application to: [email protected]