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Clinical Specialist - National Opportunities

Company: Medtronic

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Job Description:

Medtronic. Careers with a passion for life.

As the world’s leading medical technology company, we provide lifelong solutions to people with chronic disease. We also are dedicated to the total well-being of our employees and have been recognized as a Fortune “Best 100 Companies to Work For In America.” Work with the kind of people who not only love what they do but why they do it.

Clinical Specialist-National Opportunities
Requisition 66953
Category Sales and Sales Support
Business Neuromodulation
Division Neuro Sector HR Division
Location USA-US-Location TBD
Relocation Relocation eligibility to be determined
Job Type Full Time - Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Shift First
Travel Percentage less than 25%
Experience Required 4 years
Education Required Bachelors Degree

Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Description

This requisition is open for candidates to express interest in Clinical Specialist positions for the Medtronic Neuromodulation organization. A majority of the positions currently open and posted (and where our greatest needs for qualified applicants) are within our Neuromodulation organization, but other openings are posted and will continue to be posted over the next 3-6 months in other business units as well: Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Spinal and Biologics, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular.
If you are interested in a currently open position, please consider applying to this requisition as well as others you find on the employment website directly. Or, if you are interested in this type of position but the locations posted currently are not of interest and would like to be considered for future opportunities, please definitely apply to this requisition directly.
This requisition posted is NOT an actual open position and it will not be officially filled. It will be used to track the interests of applicants who are open to further contact with Medtronic regarding Clinical Specialist positions in various locations, business units, etc. While you may not receive contact for this requisition directly, you MAY be contacted by Talent Acquisition Consultants or other business units for actual open positions and future openings.
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- Relocation options and restrictions
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- Top Business Unit preferences

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To learn more about the position's responsibilities and qualifications, please read on. Thank you for your interest!

Position Responsibilities

• This position supports the Core Neurological Movement Disorders and Pain Therapies groups in the areas of surgical coverage, follow-up, support, troubleshooting, customer service and education within a territory. In certain instances this person may be engaged in basic market development activities depending upon the needs of the assigned territory. Represents Medtronic Neurological 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree -- or Associates Degree, 4+ years patient care/clinical experience

• Clinical skill and knowledge (ex. conduct a simple trial, implant and/or refill a pump)

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Registered nurse
• 2+ years drug delivery .Clinical experience with implantable neurological products and stim experience.
• 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.
• bility 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
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day
• Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to effectively use a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting 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.
• Must be insurable and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 25% of time)
• Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.

With people like you, who have purpose, potential and passion, we’ll supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to extend life, restore health and alleviate pain.

To apply, visit www.medtronic.com/careers/ select Requisition 66953 and “Apply to the job” to route your resume directly to the hiring department. Email responses or “applications” will not be considered for this position. To ensure consideration you must apply online via the stated instructions listed above. Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce.

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