Field Clinical Specialist - Chicago/Chicago Suburbs, IL - Peripheral Vascular

Inari Medical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Field Clinical Specialist in the Chicago area educates physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting for Inari products, and leads hospital-based training and in-service education programs.

They identify therapy adoption opportunities with local Account Managers, travel up to 40% regionally, and act as a clinical interface between medical staff and Stryker. Base salary $130,000 with commissions/bonuses and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or related clinical discipline preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of equivalent clinical experience in cath lab or similar setting.
• Strong cardiovascular science knowledge and clinical acumen.
• Ability to travel up to 80% locally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Educate physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting for Inari products.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions and in-service education in hospital environments.
• Identify therapy adoption opportunities with Regional and Account Managers.
• Communicate technical information clearly during fast-paced procedures.
• Act as a clinical interface between medical community and the Company.
• Build and sustain credible customer relationships and share product expertise.
• Provide education and clinical support for complex field inquiries.
• Collaborate with product teams to provide feedback on device features.
• Document procedural observations for regulatory and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Cath lab experience

Clinical education

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in nursing or related clinical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based

The Field Clinical Specialist works using independent judgement, partners with local Account Managers to increase clinical support, education resulting in increased clinical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Educate physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to Inari products.
• Develop, lead and/or facilitate training sessions and in-service education programs in the hospital environment.
• Identify therapy adoption opportunities in collaboration with Regional and Account Managers in local geographies.
• Communicate highly technical information clearly and effectively during fast-paced procedures.
• Act as a clinical interface between the medical community and the Company.
• Demonstrate ability to build and sustain credible business relationships with customers and share product expertise accordingly.
• Provide education and clinical support in response to the most complex field inquiries on an as-needed basis.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all Inari products, related products and technical knowledge, trends, and players.
• Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback on device features and new device development
• Document procedural case observations for regulatory requirements and ongoing continuous improvement
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or related clinical discipline preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of equivalent combination of education, training, and hands‑on experience in a cath lab, nursing, or comparable clinical environment.
• Proven understanding of cardiovascular science, cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology
• Strong clinical acumen is required.
• Understanding of sales process is a plus.
• Travel up to 80% of the time – both locally and regionally, and occasionally overnight.
• Night/weekend on call per preplanned scheduled.
• Extensive sitting, standing, and speaking.
• Light lifting to 10 pounds.
• Must be open to a dynamic work environment which includes regular interaction with several different physician and hospital staff customers in several locations.
• Must have desire to participate in a healthcare team in the treatment of patients and anticipate needs of others.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex clinical problems.
• Excellent command of the English language with comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on detail and work independently and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Comprehensive computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office with ability to develop presentation materials.

Base + commission: $130,000.00 and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses + benefits.

Travel Percentage: 40%

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