Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) -Miami, FL

Medtronic•Miami, FL

1d•$76,000 - $114,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team as a Clinical Specialist for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy. This is a remote position, but the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role. The Neuroscience portfolio at Medtronic is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems. As a Clinical Specialist, you will support the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group in 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. This is a field-based role requiring travel within and potentially outside the territory.

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.
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 within own district or neighboring districts
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 lbs
Ability to sitting, standing, and/or walking for 8+ hours per day
Ability to bend/stoop, squat and balance frequently
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 have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.
In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

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

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
Educates and trains physicians, hospital personnel and office staff on technical matters relating to our products and therapies 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
Places 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

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)