Clinical Training/Education Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Optimization Specialist position will promote and support the client’s device – an effective fluid management device for patients with sepsis and septic shock. This is a PRN/1099 role. The Clinical Specialist will do on-site support, traveling to hospitals/clinical facilities for introduction, training, and/or implementation of the device. The Clinical Specialist will work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients and administrative staff. Additionally, you are responsible for any follow-up, device support, troubleshooting, customer service and education as required.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel to hospitals/clinical facilities to support device introduction, training, and/or implementation.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, educators, patients, and administrative staff to facilitate an exceptional clinical experience.
• Play an instrumental role in organizational development by promoting a progressive approach to the management of critically ill patients.
• Assess learning needs, conduct training programs and provide individualized teaching to clinical staff.
• Demonstrate initiative and a level of expertise in use of the device to serve as a resource to physicians, therapists and patients.
• Establish standards of practice in the use of the device to ensure exceptional care and user compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of critical care/emergency medicine/telemetry/step-down - required
• Valid Nursing or Physician Assistant license - required
• Advanced clinical expertise - required
• Ability to travel within assigned territories with 2-3 overnight stays – required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher - desired
• Cardiopulmonary background – desired
• Autonomous, able to complete goals with minimal supervision.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and possess integrity, initiative, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills highly desired.
• Possess analytical skills: independently gather and interpret data.
• Possess a talent for quickly mastering technology.
• Must be able to meet industry credentialing requirements/standards. Clear and complete background investigation and drug screen, complete immunizations and pass regulatory exams.