Job Description

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

The Clinical Apprentice – CV will undergo a structured 1-year training program designed to develop clinical, technical, and field competencies in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) & Counter-pulsation therapies. The apprentice will support clinical application activities, product demonstrations, installations, and customer engagement under the guidance of senior specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Learning (Initial Phase)

• Participate in structured classroom training on ECMO & IABP systems, accessories, and related technologies.
• Develop understanding of ECMO & IABP clinical protocols and therapy management.
• Observe live ECMO procedures and clinical workflows in hospitals.
• Work closely with senior specialists for hands-on learning.

Clinical Support (On-the-Job Training Phase)

• Assist in providing on-site clinical support during ECMO cases under supervision.
• Support product demonstrations.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of ECMO & IABP systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting basic technical and clinical issues.

Field Exposure & Customer Engagement

• Accompany sales and clinical application teams for hospital visits.
• Support training sessions and workshops for hospital staff.
• Build professional relationships with healthcare stakeholders under supervision.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of clinical cases, product usage, and field activities.
• Ensure adherence to company quality, compliance, and safety protocols.

Training Structure

Phase 1: Structured Training (0–3 Months)

• Product and technical training on ECMO & IABP systems
• Clinical fundamentals of ECMO & Counter-pulsation therapy
• Observation of live clinical cases
• Mentorship under senior specialists

Phase 2: On-the-Job Learning (4–12 Months)

• Assisted clinical case support
• Field exposure with sales and application teams
• Participation in installations and troubleshooting
• Customer interaction under supervision
• Documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion Technology
• Strong interest in critical care and advanced life-support technologies
• Fresh graduates

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of perfusion technology / critical care concepts (preferred)
• Strong learning agility and adaptability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel and work in hospital environments
• Ability to work in high-pressure clinical settings
• Attention to detail and documentation skills

Performance & Evaluation Criteria

• Completion of structured training modules
• Demonstrated competency in clinical and technical support activities
• Feedback from mentors and clinical teams
• Quality of documentation and reporting
• Professional conduct and adherence to compliance standards

Career Progression

Successful completion of the apprenticeship program may lead to opportunities for full-time roles such as:

• Clinical Specialist – ECMO & IABP

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About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.