Clinical Specialist – Deep Brain Stimulation

Clinical Specialist – Deep Brain Stimulation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
• Associate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Represents Medtronic DBS during surgeries and implants by providing all necessary equipment and products required for the implant, demonstrates expertise in all aspects of implant, follow-up support and troubleshooting techniques (such as proper device selection, appropriate programming, correct implantation and testing of all device systems)
• Maintains current knowledge about assigned products and services as well as competitive products
• For new and existing accounts, this position is able to proactively identify needs and teach a broader level of caregivers and account employees
• This position educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies
• This is achieved by coordinating: one on one sessions, in service education programs, seminars and/or outside symposiums
• Assists district manager and in-house training department in education/training of new employees in the district (therapy consultants, clinical specialists, field clinical engineers, etc.)
• Provides sales support during or following cases such as completing the necessary documentation (for example: implant registration, temporary id cards, packing list) and is able to execute invoices in a variety of different situations
• This position is able to place an order with customer service for pending purchase orders and product replacement
• Maintains open and effective communication with all district personnel, customers and other Medtronic employees
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects at the regional and/or national level
• Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable
• Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work
• Performs other related activities, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field
• Master’s degree
• Registered nurse or HCP with experience in a sterile environment
• Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and patient care
• Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
• Experience with a medical device company or pharmaceutical company, and clinical experience in a specialty area: neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, pain management, or home health care
• Understands basic reimbursement and healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure