We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Oct 2025
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A Day in the Life
The Sterile Processing Specialist will be a key member of the Medtronic Surgical Robotics Technologies (RST) Customer Success Field Organization. This position will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Robotic Program Managers and Training teams, implementing the Hugo™ RAS Instruments and Accessories (I&A) reprocessing program in hospital Sterilization Processing Department (SPD).
You Will:
Provides advice to customers, dealers, distributors and sales personnel responding to product related questions, issues and problems.
Acts as a liaison between sales personnel and technical staff.
Implement Hugo™ RAS Instruments and Accessories (I&A) reprocessing program, in multiple hospitals within the assigned territory.
Ensure SPD readiness prior to Hugo™ RAS installation, delivering sterile instruments and accessories before first cases are scheduled.
Deliver training to SPDs, enabling a clear understanding of instruments reprocessing requirements, steps and outcomes.
Support SPDs to ensure target use life through observation, assessment and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Track reprocessing deviations and escalate when needed.
Quickly respond to internal and external requests regarding cleaning, sterilization and handling of Hugo™ RAS Instruments and Accessories (I&A).
Must Have:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant work experience or
Associate's Degree with 4+ years experience or
Baccalaureate/College Degree with 2+ years experience
>3 years of continuous CBSPD/HSPA Certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of reprocessing experience, or
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Ability to work early morning and late afternoon up to 50% of the time.
Able to obtain hospital credentialing upon hiring.
Deep understanding of requirement set forth in AAMI Standards such as St-79, 58, and other pertaining to medical devices reprocessed in hospital settings.
Nice to Have:
Experience working in acute care facilities, reprocessing complex reusable medical devices such as minimally invasive, orthopedic, soft-tissue robotics, or flexible and rigid endoscopes.
Deep understating of performance and use of reprocessing and decontamination equipment such as washer disinfectors/auto washers, ultrasonic cleaning systems, steam sterilizers, and ancillary equipment such as compressed air, purified water, sterile barrier systems, etc.
Deep understanding of reprocessing workflow, from point of use to storage.
Understanding of the SPD organization including collaboration with other hospital departments and vendors.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards governing medical device reprocessing.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee assignments involving multiple teams and individuals.
Understanding and knowledge of surgical instrumentation. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in medical device reprocessing.
This position is in the east coast of US and will be required to travel within the assigned territory.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$57,600.00 - $86,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: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), andCapital 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
About Medtronic
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.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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