Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist

STERIS IMS; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions is looking for a Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist. This remote role involves educating customers, providing clinical expertise, and conducting process reviews for endoscopy procedures in hospitals. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience and a commitment to customer service.

Benefits

Vehicle Reimbursement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Sterile Processing or Endoscopy required.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Compliance with hospital credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide product education and CE accredited training.
• Conduct workflows analysis in facilities.
• Maintain customer interaction documentation.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or industry advanced certification

Nursing or Allied Healthcare professional degrees (RN, CGRN, BSN)

Job description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

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As a Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist (CIPS) at STERIS, you are responsible for providing multiple customer-centered Infection Prevention services and training for GI Reprocessing. You will partner with the commercial teams on strategic territory and Customer development and the development of clinical action plans for hospitals and surgery centers within a territory. You will provide onsite process reviews detailing the endoscopy workflow and compiling data across an entity. You will support the efforts of the commercial team by providing clinical expertise, excellent Customer service, in-depth knowledge of local territory and best in class training and education. You are responsible for Customer training on GI Reprocessing capital equipment as well as deliver Continuing Education programming individually and within larger multi credit programs.

This is a remote based Customer facing position. To support and service our Customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following states: Illinois

What you will do as a Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist

• Provide product education to Customers, including advanced concept education, CE accredited education, and product in-service training.
• Provide proactive problem solving and timely follow-up of Customer issues. Identify and utilize available support resources (technical services, Customer service, and marketing).
• Conduct process reviews in the assigned territory, analyzing a facility’s workflow and processes according to standards and guidelines.
• Maintain documentation of Customer interactions using sales tools appropriately.
• Participate actively in relevant professional organizations.
• Communicate and collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders. Listen actively and present complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely.
• Identify and address opportunities and issues proactively, delivering information to commercial sales partners as appropriate.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Associate’s degree or industry advanced certification (CGRN, CFER, or equivalent)
• Clinical experience in Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Endoscopy, or other hospital departments or medical industry settings
• Experience and proficiency in presenting educational material
• Ability to travel overnight
• Compliance with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience in a leadership role in an endoscopy unit
• 1 year of experience in endoscopy reprocessing (technician)
• 1 year of experience as an Infection Preventionist responsible for high-level disinfection in a hospital or ASC setting
• Nursing or Allied Healthcare professional degrees (RN, CGRN, BSN, or greater)
• Completion of Certified Infection Control (CIC)
• Experience in building and implementing strategic plans for healthcare stakeholders

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package supporting your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of our offerings:

• Base Salary + Incentive Compensation Program
• Vehicle Reimbursement Plan (monthly stipend + mileage reimbursement)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Robust Sales Training Program
• Flexible Time Off + 9 Corporate Holidays per year
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Additional Benefits/Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement in a Stable, Long-Term Career

The pay rate for this opportunity is $93,000, with an incentive plan target earnings of $113,000.

Minimum pay rates will comply with higher county/city minimums. Pay rates depend on factors like local labor market, experience, education, certifications, and other relevant factors.

STERIS offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio. For details, see STERIS Benefits.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to ensure fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other protected categories. As a federal contractor, we adhere to these principles and maintain an accessible affirmative action program available upon request at your location’s HR Office.