Karoline Derkits
About Karoline Derkits
Karoline Derkits is a Clinical Specialist at Boston Scientific with a background in healthcare and rehabilitation technology.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Karoline Derkits serves as a Clinical Specialist at Boston Scientific. She has been with the company since 2018. Based in Österreich, her role involves working closely with clinical teams to ensure the proper use and application of Boston Scientific’s medical devices. Her role requires a deep understanding of clinical practices and the technology used in medical settings.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Before joining Boston Scientific, Karoline Derkits worked at Medtronic as a Technical Consultant. She held this position from 2013 to 2018, a span of 5 years. In this capacity, she supported the deployment and optimization of Medtronic’s medical technologies, leveraging her expertise to assist healthcare providers throughout Austria.
Role as Junior Medical Engineer at VAMED
In 2012, Karoline Derkits was employed as a Junior Medical Engineer at VAMED for 11 months. Her responsibilities included maintaining and troubleshooting medical equipment, which required both technical skills and an understanding of medical environments.
Early Career Internship at Knorr-Bremse
Karoline Derkits started her professional journey with an internship at Knorr-Bremse from 2008 to 2009. During these 5 months, she gained valuable experience that would later augment her skills and expertise in subsequent roles.
Academic Background in Healthcare and Rehabilitation Technology
Karoline Derkits obtained her Master of Science (MSc) in Healthcare and Rehabilitation Technology from Fachhochschule Technikum Wien. She pursued this degree from 2009 to 2011. Her education provided her with specialized knowledge that has been instrumental in her career in clinical and technical roles within the medical industry.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics/Robotics
Before her master's degree, Karoline earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechatronics/Robotics from Fachhochschule Technikum Wien. She completed this program between 2006 and 2009. This foundation in mechatronics and robotics has supported her technical aptitude and understanding of complex medical devices.