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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The PRN/1099 Clinical Specialist is a focused individual who has a passion for patient care and physician and staff education.  This person will proctor cases to excellence and independently cover CVAC procedures, training the surgical team on the safe and effective uses of the device. The Clinical Specialist works closely with the surgical team members to provide clinical product assistance to the surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies and equipment. The Clinical Specialist will train the surgical team on instrument preparation prior to cases and during the surgical procedure.

Candidates will ideally live in a metropolitan area with broad flight access to deploy into coverage opportunities regionally or nationally.   This position is capable of covering any CVAC case in the territory, region, or at times, the nation, as assigned.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide clinical case coverage as assigned
• Trains the surgical team to assist in good patient outcomes and verbally supports cases during training period
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of perioperative surgical technology practice and hospital policies and procedures
• Develops technical acumen to a level to serve as an educational resource to customers completing CVAC Aspiration System procedures
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions with all hospital service providers
• Maintains and prepares equipment/kits for surgery including Quality Control audits of equipment/kits
• Troubleshoots equipment according to standard procedure
• Provides intra-operative clinical product support
• When required, ensures that 100% of received inventory and returned inventory matches with shipping documents
• Assists in the delivery of procedural training to physicians and medical staff
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, including the quality policy, on label promotion and interactions with health care professionals
• Other duties may be assigned

Who You Will Report To:

• Director, Professional Education
• Coordination with Territory Sales Managers and Regional Business Managers

 

Requirements:

• Experience in surgical technique and sterile procedures in the operating room
• Experience utilizing fluoroscopy a plus
• Customer relationship and procedural skill development
• Highly desirable candidates will have a high tenure in medical device procedure support in the operative room setting and degree or certification in a medical related field (ex: LPN, RN, Surg Tech, Rad Tech, etc). 
• Able to travel up to 80%
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The PRN/1099 Clinical Specialist is a focused individual who has a passion for patient care and physician and staff education.  This person will proctor cases to excellence and independently cover CVAC procedures, training the surgical team on the safe and effective uses of the device. The Clinical Specialist works closely with the surgical team members to provide clinical product assistance to the surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies and equipment. The Clinical Specialist will train the surgical team on instrument preparation prior to cases and during the surgical procedure.

Candidates will cover local cases and are willing to cover any CVAC case in the territory, region, or at times, the nation, as needed.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide clinical case coverage as assigned
• Trains the surgical team to assist in good patient outcomes and verbally supports cases during training period
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of perioperative surgical technology practice and hospital policies and procedures
• Develops technical acumen to a level to serve as an educational resource to customers completing CVAC Aspiration System procedures
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions with all hospital service providers
• Maintains and prepares equipment/kits for surgery including Quality Control audits of equipment/kits
• Troubleshoots equipment according to standard procedure
• Provides intra-operative clinical product support
• When required, ensures that 100% of received inventory and returned inventory matches with shipping documents
• Assists in the delivery of procedural training to physicians and medical staff
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, including the quality policy, on label promotion and interactions with health care professionals
• Other duties may be assigned

Who You Will Report To:

• Director, Professional Education
• Coordination with Territory Sales Managers and Regional Business Managers

 

Requirements:

• Experience in surgical technique and sterile procedures in the operating room
• Experience utilizing fluoroscopy a plus
• Customer relationship and procedural skill development
• Highly desirable candidates will have a high tenure in medical device procedure support in the operative room setting and degree or certification in a medical related field (ex: LPN, RN, Surg Tech, Rad Tech, etc). 
• Able to travel 
• Must be able to meet and maintain Hospital credentialing requirements and adhere to
• Must meet requirements for third party vendor credentialing (eg, complete OSHA- Environmental Health and Safety training, HIPAA certifications, provide immunization records, updated TB test and flu shot, etc)

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Optimization Specialist position will promote and support the client’s device – an effective fluid management device for patients with sepsis and septic shock. This is a PRN/1099 role. The Clinical Specialist will do on-site support, traveling to hospitals/clinical facilities for introduction, training, and/or implementation of the device. The Clinical Specialist will work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients and administrative staff. Additionally, you are responsible for any follow-up, device support, troubleshooting, customer service and education as required.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to hospitals/clinical facilities to support device introduction, training, and/or implementation.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients, and administrative staff to facilitate an exceptional clinical experience.
• Play an instrumental role in organizational development by promoting a progressive approach to the management of critically ill patients.
• Assess learning needs, conduct training programs and provide individualized teaching to clinical staff.
• Demonstrate initiative and a level of expertise in use of the device to serve as a resource to physicians, therapists and patients.
• Establish standards of practice in the use of the device to ensure exceptional care and user compliance.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of critical care/emergency medicine/telemetry/step-down - required
• Valid Nursing or Physician Assistant license - required
• Advanced clinical expertise - required
• Ability to travel within assigned territories with 2-3 overnight stays – required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher - desired
• Cardiopulmonary background – desired
• Autonomous, able to complete goals with minimal supervision.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and possess integrity, initiative, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills highly desired.
• Possess analytical skills: independently gather and interpret data.
• Possess a talent for quickly mastering technology.
• Must be able to meet industry credentialing requirements/standards. Clear and complete background investigation and drug screen, complete immunizations and pass regulatory exams.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Per Diem Case Coverage Consultation with Physicians and Institutions:

• Cover Men's Health surgical procedures as requested on prn basis.
• Must have flexible schedule in order to support cases.
• Providing technical support to physicians, surgical staff and institutions
• Confirm case details with Operating Room and/or Field Sales a day before case
• Arrive at cases a minimum of 30 minutes ahead of scheduled case time
• Follow all policies of the specific Vendor Program of the institution
• Maintain strong, cordial and professional relationships to enhance business relationships
• Effectively communicate technical information to customers and carry appropriate literature
• Must complete additional training requirements as needed.
• Case coverage needs could expand in around St. Louis and Springfield areas. Willingness to travel

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachleor’s Degree, RN, Physician Assistant or Certified Medical Technician
• Two years of medical device or Operating Room experience, preferred
• Urological related experience, preferred
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Must be able to meet industry credentialing requirements/standards. Clear and complete background investigation and drug screen, complete immunizations and pass regulatory exams.

 

 

Position Description: Provide technical, educational and sales support to assist the district in meeting Neuromodulation sales and customer service objectives. Seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. Main job duties/responsibilities:

1. Technical Support:

(a) Represents Client during surgeries and implants of products to provide troubleshooting and other technical assistance.

(b) Provides technical support with reprogrammings and follow‐ups in hospitals and clinics.

(c) Provides support with field clinical investigations in assigned institutions. Ensures completion of necessary documentation.

(d) Receives technical inquiries by telephone. Researches solutions to questions or problems (e.g., pacing system malfunctions, product selection issues, when appropriate, etc.)

(e) Provides on call support as needed for surgeries, reprogrammings, troubleshooting, follow‐up enrollments, etc. on evenings and weekends.

2. Educational Support:

(a) Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and pacing through conducting and/or coordinating: 1. One‐on‐one training sessions. 2. In‐service education programs. 3. Seminars and/or outside symposiums.

(b) Assists DM and in‐house training department in educating/training new Clinical Specialists and sales representatives.

(c) Provides training and resources for hospital staff to enable them to conduct training for their personnel ("train the trainer").

3. Sales Support:

(a)During/following cases: 1.Completes necessary documentation (e.g., implant registration) and phone calls (customer service). 2. Updatessales representatives concerning cases. Immediately notifies representatives regarding issues or problems requiring follow‐up. 3. Serves as effective Medtronic representative to physicians and support staff regarding Medtronic products, service and support.

(b) Manages inventories (consignment, trunk and district office, loaner products) andprovides support with rotation and delivery to optimize customer service and efficiency.

(c) Promotes Carelink enrollments at time of implants.

(d) Advises physicians involved in setting up or evaluating pacing operations in their hospitals or clinics.

(e) Following district guidelines, requests and obtains purchase orders afterimplants.

(f) Conducts regular unsolicited calls to hospitals or clinics.

(g) Maintains current knowledge regarding pacing, Medtronic programs, products andservices and competitive products.

(h) Maintains open, effective communication with all district personnel, customers andother Medtronic employees.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

•An Associate’s Degree in engineering, nursing, biology, chemistry or exercise physiologyfiled PLUS a minimum three years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

or

•A Bachelor’s degree PLUS a minimum of two years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

or

•A Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, electrical or mechanical engineering PLUS a minimum ofone year of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

• A Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI or PrepMD. Desired/Preferred Qualifications: ‐ Preferred for Clinical Specialist

•B.A./B.S. Degree in nursing, cardiovascular, life s ciences, engineering or technical discipline with minimumof three years work experience in technical field, engineering, hospital/clinic or sales.

•Proven track record with technical training as s ignments.

•Experience in a cath lab, in biomedical engineering, in a hos pital/clinic or medical s ales.

•Ability to work with many different customers from varying backgrounds. Education Requirements: Minimum: Associates Degree or Technical Degree (2‐year degree) in nursing, life sciences, cardiovascular, engineering or technical discipline. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, life sciences, cardiovascular, engineering or technical discipline. Experience: Minimum: 1 year Preferred: 5 years Physical Job Requirements:

• Continuous verbal and written communication.

• Frequent 2‐handed lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximately the same level.

• Sitting, s tanding and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day

• Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation

• Ability to wear 7‐9 lbs of lead for extended periods of time while in theOR

• Frequently required to us e hands to finger, handle or feel objects , tools or controls.

• Ability to effectively us e a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse

• Frequent bending/s tooping, s quatting and balance

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

• Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 10% of time)

• Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.

• Environmental exposure to infectious disease and radiation.

• Clinical Specialists are required to be within their as s igned territory each day to be available as Unscheduled needs arise. Clinical Specialists are periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights. Clinical Specialists serve as a primary resource for scheduled and on‐call assignments and as a back up to sales representatives during unassigned weekends, evenings and nights.

• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide case coverage support to Physicians, Hospital Staff, and other Healthcare Personnel to ensure proper and optimal use of the Uterine Ablation System.
• Able to cover cases in local area and surrounding areas within 100 mile radius 
• In conjunction with Territory Sales Manager, provide case and clinical support during product evaluations to prospective customers. 
• Keep current on all product literature and industry developments 
• Ensure all product issues or concerns are properly addressed to ensure long term customer satisfaction. 
• Report customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests within 24 hours of being notified. 
• Complete all required reports weekly. 
• Comply, meet, and abide by all territory healthcare facility vendor credentialing polices.
• Must have flexible schedule on weekly basis to cover cases as requested by area rep.
• # of cases per week varies based on territory need. Territory needs could span in and around St. Louis, MO and into MO - must be able and willing to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachleor’s Degree, RN, Physician Assistant or Certified Medical Technician, Surgical Scrub Tech
• Two years of medical device or Operating Room experience, preferred
• Gyn/Surg related experience, preferred
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Must be able to meet industry credentialing requirements/standards. Clear and complete background investigation and drug screen, complete immunizations and pass regulatory exams.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Optimization Specialist position will promote and support the client’s device – an effective fluid management device for patients with sepsis and septic shock. This is a PRN/1099 role. The Clinical Specialist will do on-site support, traveling to hospitals/clinical facilities for introduction, training, and/or implementation of the device. The Clinical Specialist will work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients and administrative staff. Additionally, you are responsible for any follow-up, device support, troubleshooting, customer service and education as required.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to hospitals/clinical facilities to support device introduction, training, and/or implementation.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients, and administrative staff to facilitate an exceptional clinical experience.
• Play an instrumental role in organizational development by promoting a progressive approach to the management of critically ill patients.
• Assess learning needs, conduct training programs and provide individualized teaching to clinical staff.
• Demonstrate initiative and a level of expertise in use of the device to serve as a resource to physicians, therapists and patients.
• Establish standards of practice in the use of the device to ensure exceptional care and user compliance.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of critical care/emergency medicine/telemetry/step-down - required
• Valid Nursing or Physician Assistant license - required
• Advanced clinical expertise - required
• Ability to travel within assigned territories with 2-3 overnight stays – required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher - desired
• Cardiopulmonary background – desired
• Autonomous, able to complete goals with minimal supervision.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and possess integrity, initiative, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills highly desired.
• Possess analytical skills: independently gather and interpret data.
• Possess a talent for quickly mastering technology.
• Must be able to meet industry credentialing requirements/standards. Clear and complete background investigation and drug screen, complete immunizations and pass regulatory exams.

 

 

Position Description: Provide technical, educational and sales support to assist the district in meeting Neuromodulation sales and customer service objectives. Seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. Main job duties/responsibilities:

1. Technical Support:

(a) Represents Client during surgeries and implants of products to provide troubleshooting and other technical assistance.

(b) Provides technical support with reprogrammings and follow‐ups in hospitals and clinics.

(c) Provides support with field clinical investigations in assigned institutions. Ensures completion of necessary documentation.

(d) Receives technical inquiries by telephone. Researches solutions to questions or problems (e.g., pacing system malfunctions, product selection issues, when appropriate, etc.)

(e) Provides on call support as needed for surgeries, reprogrammings, troubleshooting, follow‐up enrollments, etc. on evenings and weekends.

2. Educational Support:

(a) Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and pacing through conducting and/or coordinating: 1. One‐on‐one training sessions. 2. In‐service education programs. 3. Seminars and/or outside symposiums.

(b) Assists DM and in‐house training department in educating/training new Clinical Specialists and sales representatives.

(c) Provides training and resources for hospital staff to enable them to conduct training for their personnel ("train the trainer").

3. Sales Support:

(a)During/following cases: 1.Completes necessary documentation (e.g., implant registration) and phone calls (customer service). 2. Updatessales representatives concerning cases. Immediately notifies representatives regarding issues or problems requiring follow‐up. 3. Serves as effective Medtronic representative to physicians and support staff regarding Medtronic products, service and support.

(b) Manages inventories (consignment, trunk and district office, loaner products) andprovides support with rotation and delivery to optimize customer service and efficiency.

(c) Promotes Carelink enrollments at time of implants.

(d) Advises physicians involved in setting up or evaluating pacing operations in their hospitals or clinics.

(e) Following district guidelines, requests and obtains purchase orders afterimplants.

(f) Conducts regular unsolicited calls to hospitals or clinics.

(g) Maintains current knowledge regarding pacing, Medtronic programs, products andservices and competitive products.

(h) Maintains open, effective communication with all district personnel, customers andother Medtronic employees.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

•An Associate’s Degree in engineering, nursing, biology, chemistry or exercise physiologyfiled PLUS a minimum three years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

or

•A Bachelor’s degree PLUS a minimum of two years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

or

•A Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, electrical or mechanical engineering PLUS a minimum ofone year of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field.

• A Bachelor's degree and currently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI or PrepMD. Desired/Preferred Qualifications: ‐ Preferred for Clinical Specialist

•B.A./B.S. Degree in nursing, cardiovascular, life s ciences, engineering or technical discipline with minimumof three years work experience in technical field, engineering, hospital/clinic or sales.

•Proven track record with technical training as s ignments.

•Experience in a cath lab, in biomedical engineering, in a hos pital/clinic or medical s ales.

•Ability to work with many different customers from varying backgrounds. Education Requirements: Minimum: Associates Degree or Technical Degree (2‐year degree) in nursing, life sciences, cardiovascular, engineering or technical discipline. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, life sciences, cardiovascular, engineering or technical discipline. Experience: Minimum: 1 year Preferred: 5 years Physical Job Requirements:

• Continuous verbal and written communication.

• Frequent 2‐handed lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximately the same level.

• Sitting, s tanding and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day

• Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation

• Ability to wear 7‐9 lbs of lead for extended periods of time while in theOR

• Frequently required to us e hands to finger, handle or feel objects , tools or controls.

• Ability to effectively us e a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse

• Frequent bending/s tooping, s quatting and balance

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personal computer.

• Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 10% of time)

• Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.

• Environmental exposure to infectious disease and radiation.

• Clinical Specialists are required to be within their as s igned territory each day to be available as Unscheduled needs arise. Clinical Specialists are periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights. Clinical Specialists serve as a primary resource for scheduled and on‐call assignments and as a back up to sales representatives during unassigned weekends, evenings and nights.

• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.