Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Tucson, AZ.

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Business Description :

Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions.

Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients.

We're committed to applying clinical and economic evidence and integrated technologies to our unmatched portfolio of therapies to develop healthcare solutions that increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.

What is DBS? A Deep Brain Stimulation device sends electrical signals within the brain that can help reduce symptoms of certain disorders or disease.

A Day in the Life : At Medtronic, the Clinical Specialist supports the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy group 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.

This is a field based role.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned :

• 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
• 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

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level : We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic

Must Have : Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your applicant profile.

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 year’s 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.

Nice to Have

• 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

Physical Job Requirements 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. For Office Roles : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.

The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.

We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

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In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

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The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations).

The rate offered is compliant with federal / local regulations and may vary by experience, certification / education, market conditions, location, etc.