Clinical Specialist, CST - Philadelphia, PA

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team, required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also involves travel outside the territory.

The Clinical Specialist, Enabling Technologies provides clinical, technical and product knowledge support to existing and potential customers. Builds and maintains solid customer relationships and provides customer training at all levels. Is responsible for key customer reports as required to support Medtronic Neurosurgery/Navigation/Robotic Assisted Surgery products and services. Must perform all duties within the Quality System and BCS requirements. This is a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, support, and collaborate with NRCs and other Surgical Synergy team members for on-site installations with our customers
• Represents Medtronic during technology-enabled procedures to provide technical assistance
• Maintain system hardware and software to maximize system performance
• Installs software and hardware upgrades
• Performs system preventative maintenance
• Provides telephone clinical support to customers
• Uses UNIX/LINUX commands to modify operating files
• Fulfills Software and Service Contract obligations
• Acts as the primary Medtronic customer liaison for repair and technical support issues
• Provides timely information to the district team regarding customer concerns, issues and market opportunities
• Maintains familiarity with status of calls and issues at customer sites
• Reports necessary complaints and partners with CSM/NRC to ensure full resolution
• Files weekly site visit and customer contact reports for service improvement purposes
• Educates and trains physicians and hospital personnel on technical matters relating to our technology-enabled procedures
• Provides a clinical resource for surgeons, clinicians and others being trained
• Updates customers on tips, shortcuts and suggestions, as appropriate
• Participates in in-house sponsored customer training at designated sites for both internal and external partners
• Provides training and resources for hospital staff to enable them to conduct training for their personnel (train the trainer)
• Continually train members of the Surgical Synergy Clinical Support team to increase their knowledge of the latest technology-enabled procedures
• Work and collaborate with NRCs, Spinal Sales, and NS Reps to identify prospective new users for both Navigation and Robotics
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
• Supports more complex, new image-guided products and applications to physicians and hospital staff
• Works as a team member with the Surgical Synergy Region Manager and CSM to prioritize customer technical support and service expectation goals
• Provide input on new product development based on in-field experience
• Responsible for documentation at new or existing installations
• Adhere to company policies and conduct all business in an ethical manner

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 6 years of clinical, medical sales or medical imaging/navigation/robotics experience
• Associate's Degree with a minimum 4 years of clinical, medical sales or medical imaging/navigation/robotics experience
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical, medical sales or medical imaging/navigation/robotics experience

Nice to Have

• RT and/or MRI certification
• Prior experience with Image Guided Systems
• Prior experience with MRI
• Operating room experience

Additional Job Requirements

• Required to function using healthcare universal precautions to minimize exposure to infectious disease and radiation
• Ability to serve as the primary resource for scheduled and unscheduled clinical events, periodically required to work weekends, evenings and nights and may be required to engage in overnight travel
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously with little direction when outside of clinical events
• Ability to attend national meetings, district meetings and other training as requested
• Ability to wear a 7-9 lbs protective lead apron for extended periods of time in the operating room
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for 8+ hours per day
• Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
• Must be able to drive approximately 50% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel