Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist

STERIS IMS; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join STERIS IMS as a Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist, where you will partner with hospitals to enhance Infection Prevention practices. This remote role involves providing training and education on GI Reprocessing, with a focus on customer engagement and process improvement. Enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Incentive Compensation Program

Vehicle Reimbursement Plan

Robust Sales Training Program

Excellent Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Sterile Processing Department, Endoscopy, or medical settings required.
• Proficiency in presenting educational material essential.
• Compliance with hospital credentialing requirements needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide product education and training to Customers.
• Conduct process reviews and maintain documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

CGRN certification

CFER certification

Nursing or Allied Healthcare degrees

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: Colorado

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, utilizing available support resources such as technical services, Customer service, and marketing.
• Conduct process reviews in the assigned territory, analyzing facility workflows 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, listening actively and presenting 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 (e.g., technician)
• 1 year of experience as an Infection Preventionist responsible for high-level disinfection in hospital or ASC settings
• Nursing or Allied Healthcare degrees (RN, CGRN, BSN or higher)
• Completion of Certified Infection Control (CIC)
• Experience in strategic planning for healthcare stakeholders

What STERIS Offers

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

Here is a brief overview of our offerings:

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

The pay rate for this opportunity is $93,000, with a target earnings of $113,000 through incentives.

Minimum pay rates will comply with local minimums if higher than listed. Pay is based on factors such as experience, education, certifications, and other relevant criteria.

STERIS offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio. For more details, click here for the complete list of benefits.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred, and promoted without discrimination based on protected categories.