Therapy Support Specialist – Interstim

Therapy Support Specialist – Interstim

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 6 years of patient care/clinical experience; or
• Associate’s Degree AND a minimum of 4 years of patient care/clinical experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree AND a minimum of 2 years of patient care/clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Represents Medtronic Pelvic Health 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.
• 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.
• Has an understanding of all quality policy/system items that are applicable.
• Follows all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high quality work.
• Performs other related activities, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Clinical skill and knowledge (ex. ability to conduct a simple trial, implant and/or refill a pump)
• Clinical experience with implantable Neuromodulation products and stim experience
• Experience in servicing medical personnel on product use
• Experience working with a medical device or pharmaceutical company and clinical experience in a specialty area: urology, surgical, RN, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, operating room, or home health care
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales and health care professionals
• Ability to coach others on use of products and clinical applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously