Specimen Management Clinical Specialist RN

BD; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Vehicle use/mileage reimbursement

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

BD is seeking a field-based Clinical Process Advisor for the Specimen Management unit, Pacific Northwest. The role involves observing clinical practice, recommending best-practice process optimization, and engaging with BD customers to improve laboratory and nursing workflows.

You will drive project goals, facilitate change management, and deliver presentations to nursing, laboratory, infection prevention, pharmacy, and senior management. Travel across the Northwest region is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, nursing, life science or relevant field; MT ASCP, LEAN Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire (preferred).
• 4–6 years’ experience in process improvement, best practices, and change management in Medical Device/IVD industries.
• Strong financial/analytical skills and ability to apply to selling tools; effective communication and presentation skills; familiarity with Hospital and Laboratory IT (LIS data).
• Ability to integrate projects within BDX Sales Organizations and Marketing Departments.

Responsibilities

• Foster partnership between Specimen Management and customers in a clinical process advisory capacity.
• Maintain knowledge as product specialist for Specimen Management as guidelines evolve.
• Lead change-management activities and drive process improvement initiatives across hospitals.
• Deliver presentations to Nursing, Laboratory, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, and Senior Hospital Management.
• Interact with stakeholders to ensure engagement and buy-in for recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Change management

Project coordination

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Education

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

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.

Job Description

Job Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Proactively ensures optimal workflow and product utilization
• 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
• Engages stakeholders to obtain support and buy into process recommendations
• Deliver presentations and report to various audiences: Nursing, Laboratory, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Senior Hospital Management
• Continues on-going collaborations to ensure continuous improvement stemming from projects

Qualifications:

• 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; Effective communication, and presentation skills; Basic knowledge of Hospital and Laboratory IT (LIS data)
• Duties require ability to integrate projects within BDX Sales Organizations and Marketing Departments

Preferred:

• 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
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury 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
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement 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
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age‑related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. 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 believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. 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.

Salary Range Information

$120,300.00 - $192,400.00 USD Annual