Clinical Applications Specialist - Pacific Northwest

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Responsible for providing clinical user training and clinical support to customers for pre-sale clinical evaluations, post-sale clinical implementations and advanced end user training as needed both in person and through the use of virtual tools. This position is an integral part of our sales process and customer satisfaction focus. Clinical applications specialists are expected to develop strong customer relationships in their assigned regional coverage areas and work cooperatively with their assigned sales and sales management personnel in the development and execution of sales and account strategies.

Provides product and clinical education to customers for assigned modality
Develops and provides customer appropriate clinical in-servicing for purchased devices to meet clinical needs.
Conducts advanced clinical education including accredited classes for CEU/CRCE credits and Train-the-Trainer courses.
Coordinates with customer, project manager, service and sales concerning product training and clinical implementation
Provides clinical support, educational resources, troubleshoots, observes and communicates with customers and colleagues to ensure proper use of equipment and applications.
Provides documentation of the clinical support process utilizing project management software.
Develops and maintains positive customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction
Provides product and clinical education to potential clinical users during demonstrations and clinical evaluations
Consults with Sales Team to understand the goals of demonstration/clinical evaluation
Provides clinical/product support and training during the defined timeframe of demonstration/clinical evaluation. Addresses clinical features, benefits and inquiries for all levels of hospital personnel
Provides customer education in a virtual environment utilizing virtual training centers and tools
Provides documentation of the clinical evaluation utilizing project management software
Provides timely, effective follow-up and response to customer generated clinical questions
Promotes Draeger Medical Education / Training to customers and sales team members.
Presents, promotes and assists in the sale of related Draeger Hospital Solutions Portfolio products when necessary, during pre-sale / post-sale customer visits.
Participates in state / national trade / symposiums as required and as schedule permits.
Completes job related administrative tasks in accordance with company policies and guidelines including the following:

Expense report
Timecard
Scheduling Calendar

Documentation as required or requested by sales / clinical management

Education:

AS/BS/BSRC degree or the equivalent combination of experience and training.

Related Experience:

5+ years of acute care experience (i.e. NICU, Critical Care ventilation)
Licensed as an RRT (active and in good standing)
Previous experience as clinical educator and/or related experience in mentoring, content delivery or presentation skills strongly preferred
Valid Drivers License

Special Competencies or Certifications:

*Preferred be a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)*
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and clinical instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or organizational employees
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of adult learning methods and/or educational program development strongly preferred
Familiarity with the hospital/clinical environment, equipment treatment methods, personnel roles and organizational issues
Able to travel up to 80% of work related time including overnight and occasional weekends/holidays

Work Environment / Conditions:

Note: Any physical requirements listed must be deemed an Essential Function of the job.

Ability to focus on details, recall/retain information
Ability to work together with others and in a team atmosphere; while displaying civility, cordiality, friendliness, empathy, etc.
Ability to comprehend and express oral and written communication
Ability to think critically and/or mathematically, in context of disciplinary situations to provide a solution or solve a problem
Ability to combine pieces of information and/or general rules to produce answers or decisions
Ability to use computers and computer systems (includes hardware and software.
Ability to perform day to day tasks; i.e. maintain information files and processing paperwork
Ability to see details at a close range

General Requirements

All employees of the Drager organization are expected to:

Act as an ambassador of and in accordance with the company's Guiding Principles.
Adhere to the company's Principles of Business and Conduct.
Demonstrate good judgment and respect the confidentiality of company and personnel information.
Deal professionally and courteously with all internal and/or external contacts.
Seek guidance and direction as necessary in the performance of duties.

The compensation for this position is a base salary of $80,000 plus monthly variable comp.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Our field based Sales and Service workforce is located across the nation, caring for relationships with our customers in the delivery of Draeger's exceptional portfolio of products and solutions.

EEO is the Law

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)

Draeger is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.