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A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, the Senior Case Specialist, Spine Therapies independently covers more complex, multi-level cases, working with the surgical team to ensure that quality care is given to the patient. They are capable of covering any case in the territory or district as assigned. The Senior Case Specialist works with the surgical team members to provide clinical product assistance to the Surgeon by being familiar with the surgical procedure, instruments, supplies and equipment. They are expected to prepare and provide the appropriate instrumentation and supplies during surgery, to prepare and maintain a sterile field before and during the surgical procedures, and to anticipates the needs of the surgeon intraoperatively, appropriately planning and preparing to meet those needs. The Senior Case Specialist is expected to provide a safe working environment in the operating room for the patient and fellow team members, maintaining all instruments and equipment used during the procedure while also being accountable for all items on the sterile field during the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Case coverage as assigned


• Works with the surgical team to insure that quality care is given to the patient


• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of perioperative surgical technology practice and hospital policies and procedures


• Plays key role in development of new hire Case Specialists in the region


• Develops technical acumen to a level to serve as an educational resource and leader for the sales team


• Demonstrates competence in assisting with surgical procedures and acts as a cohesive member of the operating room work team and demonstrates appropriate interactions with all hospital service providers


• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment and implements interventions based on the plan of care as developed by the surgeon and as appropriate to the type of surgical procedure


• Identifies best practices among the nationwide team of Case Specialists and communicates findings to other members of the group


• Performs the assembly and preparation of sets/kits for surgery including Quality Control audits of sets/kits


• Performs maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and assembles and checks equipment and supplies preoperatively and communicates needs to circulator prior to bringing patient in room


• Assists in maintenance and care of surgical instrumentation and troubleshoots equipment according to standard procedure


• Pulls hospital consignment sets from shelf


• Moves loaner sets from hospital receiving dock to Central Sterile


• Checks in sets and extras at Central Sterile


• Verifies properly cleaned/sterile surgical sets/kits


• Sets up trays with inventory that will most likely be used


• Provides intra-operative clinical product support


• Responds to clinical product issues as they arise during surgery


• Documents implant use from surgery


• Ensures that 100% of received inventory and returned inventory matches with shipping documents


• Reconciles inventory/usage as well as missing inventory


• Collects products and delivers to Central Sterile


• Obtains purchase order number for the hospital and invoice


• Other duties may be assigned

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED AND a minimum of 6 year's of clinical or medical sales experience; or


• Associate's Degree with a minimum 4 years of clinical or medical sales experience; or


• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical or medical sales experience.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written


• Good interpersonal skills


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment


• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude


• Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to build strong working relationships


• Demonstrate professionalism and exhibit a professional appearance and positive company image to the public


• Knowledge of Spinal and/or Orthopedic surgical instrumentation


• Understanding of Basic Anatomy and Pathology of the spine

Physical Job Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.

**Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application. 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. (ADA-United States of America)

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 2, 2020
• Travel: No