Specimen Management Clinical Specialist RN

BD; Central City (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health and Well-being Benefits

BD 401(k) Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

BD is seeking a field-based Clinical Support Specialist for the Specimen Management unit across multiple states. You’ll observe clinical practices and recommend best-practice process optimizations, engaging with hospital leadership to drive efficiency and better patient outcomes.

You’ll maintain product knowledge as a specimen management expert, collaborate with key opinion leaders, and lead change and process-improvement initiatives aligned with BD’s healthcare objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, life science or relevant field; MT ASCP, LEAN certification or obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in process improvement, best practices, and change management in Medical Device/IVD industries.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; basic knowledge of Hospital/Laboratory IT (LIS data).

Responsibilities

• Observe current clinical practice and recommend Best Practice process optimization in clinical laboratory and nursing processes.
• Foster partnerships between Specimen Management and BD customers in a Clinical Process advisory capacity.
• Lead change management activities and drive project goals for efficiency and department effectiveness.
• Interview stakeholders and process owners to support improvement recommendations.

Skills

Process improvement

Change management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, nursing, life science or relevant field

MT ASCP certification

LEAN Certification

Tools

LIS data

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Clinical Support and supports the Specimen Management business unit, Pacific Northwest (WI, MN, CO, WA, ID, IA, ND, SD, WY, MN, OR, NE ) This role observes current clinical practice and recommends Best Practice process optimization in all aspects of clinical laboratory and nursing processes. This service provides clinical effectiveness and enhanced hospital operations. This is a field-based position with most of the time being spent face to face interacting with BD customers.

Fosters a continually evolving partnership between Specimen Management and our valued customers in a Clinical Process advisory capacity

Maintain knowledge and expertise as product specialist for Specimen Management as product and guidelines evolve

Clinical resource specialist engaging with key opinion leaders within the account identifying critical areas for improvement

Drives clear project goals and expectations to achieve process efficiency and department effectiveness goals

Facilitates project process using best practices and financial analysis to help achieve customer identified outcomes

Interview stakeholders, process owners in support of process improvement recommendations

Leads and partners in change management activities associated with process improvement recommendations

Nursing, Laboratory, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Senior Hospital Management

Continues on-going collaborations to ensure continuous improvement stemming from projects

Bachelors degree in business, nursing, life science or relevant field with MT ASCP, LEAN Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire, Preferred Nursing Background

Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience and demonstrated consistent success in process improvement, best practices, and change management within the Medical Device/IVD industries

Strong financial and analytical skill and applications to selling tools; Basic knowledge of Hospital and Laboratory IT (LIS data)

Duties require ability to integrate projects within BDX Sales Organizations and Marketing Departments

Hospital Lab and or Hospital Infection Prevention Experience preferred.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of vehicle use/mileage
• Health and Well-being Benefits
• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance
• Other Well-being Resources
• Anxiety management program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
• Retirement and Financial Well-being
• ~ BD 401(k) Plan
• ~ BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• ~Financial counseling
• ~ Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• ~ Daily Pay
• ~ College financial aid and application guidance

• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)

We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You .".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.