Surgical Onsite Specialist (Virginia)

CVS Covidien Sales LLC; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales Incentive Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Medtronic in Dallas is seeking a Surgical Onsite Specialist to provide case support, training, and implementation across Surgical Centers of Therapy. You will perform on-site procedures assistance, upgrades, and education for physicians and staff, partnering with the SAM to drive growth.

The role is remote, field-based, with travel up to 25%, requiring a valid driver’s license and strong communication skills to engage customers and support region-wide deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of field-based experience.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time procedural assistance for Surgical COTs within the territory.
• Offer technical expertise and troubleshooting to ensure successful product usage.
• Lead on-site training sessions for physicians, residents, and surgical staff.
• Support SAM with product trials, implementation, and conversions.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate equipment upgrades across accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Careers that Change Lives Bring your sales talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career in sales that changes lives.

A Day in the Life

The Surgical Onsite Specialist (SOS) is responsible for providing case support and customer support, training and education, and solution implementation assistance across aligned Surgical Centers of Therapy (COTs). This role ensures seamless product utilization by assisting with on‑site procedures, addressing customer inquiries, performing equipment upgrades and maintenance, and leading training initiatives for physicians and staff within an assigned account alignment and in partnership with the Surgical Account Manager (SAM). The Surgical Onsite Specialist plays a critical role in lead generation, sales support, and market expansion efforts, contributing directly to the organization’s growth and success.

Territory: Dallas TX

Job Responsibilities

Customer Support

• Provide real‑time procedural assistance for Surgical COTs within aligned territory.
• Offer technical expertise and troubleshooting support to ensure successful product usage.
• Serve as a trusted resource for physicians and surgical teams in the OR.

Customer Engagement & Communication

• Act as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries during on‑site procedures.
• Ensure clear and effective communication between customers and colleagues.
• Identify and report concerns and opportunities to aligned Surgical Account Manager (SAM).

Equipment Upgrades & Maintenance

• Perform equipment and software upgrades as required.
• Conduct equipment fleet audits to ensure optimal product performance and compliance.

Training & Education

• Lead in‑service training sessions for physicians, residents, and surgical staff on surgical product applications.
• Support Resident Labs, MedEd courses, RPEs (Regional Peer Education), and Continuing Education (CE) programs.

Sales & Implementation Support

• Assist Surgical Account Manager (SAM) and Specialists with product trials, implementation, and conversion initiatives.
• Provide on‑site support for regional conversions and product adoption strategies.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate tracking and availability of surgical products for smooth procedure execution.
• Ensure inventory levels meet customer and operational needs.

Success Metrics

• Achieve/exceed sales objectives by driving product utilization and customer engagement.
• Secure base business and expand new accounts through effective procedural support.
• Generate and track leads in SFDC (Salesforce.com) to fuel growth and business expansion.

Product Portfolio Alignment: Stapling Energy Access & Instrumentation (A&I) OR Safety Wound Closure GYN & Hernia. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1 year of required experience
• Field‑based role that requires approximately 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience in the OR
• B2B sales experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant clinical or hospital experience
• Strong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
• Strong drive for results; Action orientated; Strong work ethic and career ambition; Ability to develop and present complex product demonstrations.
• A valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States with a clean driving record is required.
• The ability to travel up to 50% when necessary, which will include overnight and/or weekends, as required.

Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co‑workers via a variety of media including telephone, email, instant message and in‑person For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):70,000 The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
• In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.
• Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).
• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
• Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
• Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer.

By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need.

Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.

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