Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Heart Failure
Apply NowCompany: Medtronic
Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
Description:
Bringyour talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation,our medical technologies opendoors. We support your growth with thetraining, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career that changes lives.
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES - POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical, educational,operational and sales support to assist the district in meeting CRHF sales andcustomer service objectives. CRHF seeks candidates who will meet ourcustomer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possiblereliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by beingaccountable, having a voice and taking action.
A DAY IN THE LIFE: POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Support
oSuccessfully completes CRHFField Technical Training - including online and field-based training
oPerforms checks/interrogationsof all CRHF medical device systems post sign-off
oSupports implants of all CRHFproducts post sign-off
oProvides on-call support asneeded on evenings and weekends post sign-off
oProvide troubleshootingsupport as requested
Operational Support
oAssures completion of patientregistration and any other required hospital documentation
oHelps manage consignmentinventory and trunk inventory once obtained
oProvides additional inventorysupport to meet customer needs
oMaintains software onprogrammers throughout the district as directed
oAssists with managing dailycoverage logistics as needed
Educational Support
oEducates and trainsphysicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products or solutions forwhich training has been completed
oAssists with educating andtraining new Clinical Specialists and Sales Representatives post sign-off
Sales Support
oPartners with DSM, Sales Repsand DM to learn market dynamics and local customer motivations and needs; has abasic understanding of how Medtronic CRHF products and solutions offer value tothe customer
oAssists with obtainingcustomer POs throughout the quarter
oHas a basic understanding ofthe competitive landscape
oIndependently identifiescustomer needs and opportunities and provides feedback to Sales Rep(s) to supportsales objectives
Ongoing Technical Development
oStays up to date on newproducts, solutions and patient management offerings
oCompletes all assignedtraining in a timely manner
Performs other related dutiesas assigned
MUST HAVE - BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASICQUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
A High School Diploma PLUS aminimum 7 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
An Associate's Degree PLUS aminimum 5 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
A Bachelor's Degree PLUS aminimum of 3 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
A Bachelor's Degree andcurrently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI orPrepMD and 3 years of prior professional experience
NICE TO HAVE - DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent required travel to customerclinics, hospitals and offsite meetings. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
Continuous verbal and written communication
Frequent 2- handed lifting ofup to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximatelythe same level
Sitting, standing and/orwalking for up to eight plus hours per day
Environmental exposuresinclude eye protection, infectious disease and radiation
Ability to wear 7-9 lbs oflead for extended periods of time while in the O.R.
Frequently required to usehands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to effectively use amobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse
Frequent bending/stooping,squatting and balance
Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception,and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personalcomputer
Must be able to driveapproximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.
ClinicalSpecialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to beavailable as unscheduled needs arise. CS's are required to work a number ofweekend and holidays during the quarter, as determined by localmanagement. Weeknight call coverage isthe primary responsibility of the Sales Rep, however, at times, business and/orgeographical needs require a CS to be scheduled for week night coverage asapproved by regional management.
Must have a valid driver'slicense and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your drivingrecord will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Travel Requirements:
Minimum travel of 10%
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
Together, we can change healthcareworldwide. At Medtronic, we push thelimits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health andextend life. We challenge ourselves andeach other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting andrewarding place to be.
We can accelerate and advance ourability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with theright people on our team. Let's worktogether to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients'lives. Help us shape the future.
It is the policy of Medtronic toprovide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age,color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability,race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/orexpression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to publicassistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonableaccommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This employer participates in thefederal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorizationof all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verifyprogram, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The above statements are intended todescribe the general nature and level of work being performed by employeesassigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required ofemployees assigned to this position.
CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES - POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide technical, educational,operational and sales support to assist the district in meeting CRHF sales andcustomer service objectives. CRHF seeks candidates who will meet ourcustomer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possiblereliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by beingaccountable, having a voice and taking action.
A DAY IN THE LIFE: POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Support
oSuccessfully completes CRHFField Technical Training - including online and field-based training
oPerforms checks/interrogationsof all CRHF medical device systems post sign-off
oSupports implants of all CRHFproducts post sign-off
oProvides on-call support asneeded on evenings and weekends post sign-off
oProvide troubleshootingsupport as requested
Operational Support
oAssures completion of patientregistration and any other required hospital documentation
oHelps manage consignmentinventory and trunk inventory once obtained
oProvides additional inventorysupport to meet customer needs
oMaintains software onprogrammers throughout the district as directed
oAssists with managing dailycoverage logistics as needed
Educational Support
oEducates and trainsphysicians, hospital personnel and office staff on products or solutions forwhich training has been completed
oAssists with educating andtraining new Clinical Specialists and Sales Representatives post sign-off
Sales Support
oPartners with DSM, Sales Repsand DM to learn market dynamics and local customer motivations and needs; has abasic understanding of how Medtronic CRHF products and solutions offer value tothe customer
oAssists with obtainingcustomer POs throughout the quarter
oHas a basic understanding ofthe competitive landscape
oIndependently identifiescustomer needs and opportunities and provides feedback to Sales Rep(s) to supportsales objectives
Ongoing Technical Development
oStays up to date on newproducts, solutions and patient management offerings
oCompletes all assignedtraining in a timely manner
Performs other related dutiesas assigned
MUST HAVE - BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASICQUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
A High School Diploma PLUS aminimum 7 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
An Associate's Degree PLUS aminimum 5 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
A Bachelor's Degree PLUS aminimum of 3 years of work experience in the healthcare or engineering field, OR
A Bachelor's Degree andcurrently enrolled in a certificate program from a pacing school like ATI orPrepMD and 3 years of prior professional experience
NICE TO HAVE - DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology and the medical device industry
- Proven ability to build/maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organization levels
- Strong work ethic in accomplishing objectives of the position
- Expertise with Microsoft tools & other applications (i.e., SalesForce.com)
- Ability to meet vendor credentialing requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Frequent required travel to customerclinics, hospitals and offsite meetings. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
Continuous verbal and written communication
Frequent 2- handed lifting ofup to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximatelythe same level
Sitting, standing and/orwalking for up to eight plus hours per day
Environmental exposuresinclude eye protection, infectious disease and radiation
Ability to wear 7-9 lbs oflead for extended periods of time while in the O.R.
Frequently required to usehands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to effectively use amobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse
Frequent bending/stooping,squatting and balance
Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception,and ability to adjust focus in relation to travel and operating a personalcomputer
Must be able to driveapproximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.
ClinicalSpecialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to beavailable as unscheduled needs arise. CS's are required to work a number ofweekend and holidays during the quarter, as determined by localmanagement. Weeknight call coverage isthe primary responsibility of the Sales Rep, however, at times, business and/orgeographical needs require a CS to be scheduled for week night coverage asapproved by regional management.
Must have a valid driver'slicense and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your drivingrecord will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
Travel Requirements:
Minimum travel of 10%
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
Together, we can change healthcareworldwide. At Medtronic, we push thelimits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health andextend life. We challenge ourselves andeach other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting andrewarding place to be.
We can accelerate and advance ourability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with theright people on our team. Let's worktogether to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients'lives. Help us shape the future.
It is the policy of Medtronic toprovide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age,color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability,race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/orexpression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to publicassistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonableaccommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This employer participates in thefederal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorizationof all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verifyprogram, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The above statements are intended todescribe the general nature and level of work being performed by employeesassigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required ofemployees assigned to this position.