Clinical Specialist, Mechanical Circulatory Support - New York City

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• High School Diploma and 6+ years of clinical experience
• Associate's Degree and 4+ years of clinical experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of clinical experience

• Medical device sales within cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology or endovascular surgery
• Demonstrated cardiac operating theatre and/or cath lab experience
• MBA or graduate degree preferred. 
• BS/BA degree in relevant field/discipline required such as Nursing, Biomedical Science, Business Administration,  Marketing or equivalent
• Clinical trial experience within medical device space is a bonus.

• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Knowledge of adult education and communication principles and practices
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
• Desire to help others
• Composed under stress
• Strategic planning skills
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of nursing and/or medical principles, methods, and procedures
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical education methodologies and assessment instruments
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Working knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation principles and techniques
• Must be willing and able to travel
• Must reside in the United States

• The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• 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
• Ability to wear 7-9 lbs of lead for extended periods of time while in the O.R.
• 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 able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory.
• Clinical Specialists are required to be within their assigned territory each day to be available as unscheduled needs arise. CS’s are required to work a number of weekend and holidays during the quarter, as determined by local management.  Weeknight call coverage is the primary responsibility of the Sales Rep, however, at times, business and/or geographical needs require a CS to be scheduled for week night coverage as approved by regional management.
• 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.   

• Minimum travel of 50%

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide.  At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday.  It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team.  Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives.  Help us shape the future.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.