Clinical Specialist Ii Job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin US
Clinical Specialist Ii
Job Description Job Number: 1451704 Business GE Healthcare Business Segment: Healthcare About Us: What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, we strive to see life more clearly. Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing healthcare costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world. We are a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), employing more than 46,000 people worldwide and serving healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries. We believe in our strategy - and we'd like you to be a part of it. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and people to help solve one of the world's toughest challenges and shape a new age of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are committed to making a difference - they do! At work for a healthier world. For more information about GE Healthcare join our LinkedIn Group: GE Healthcare Global Community, http://linkd.in/p3Dqyk Posted Position Title: Clinical Specialist II-HC Career Level: Experienced Function Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Clinical Development Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Wisconsin City: Milwaukee Postal Code: 53223-3219 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose: In this role, the Infection Control Clinical Education Specialist will be responsible for driving infection control awareness and education for healthcare professionals, provide training and consultative support and close interactions with customers and the GE Healthcare business units (Cuffs), and identifying strategies that would enable GEHC to maintain industry leadership in blood pressure cuffs. Essential Responsibilities Duties include (but are not limited to): Clinical Support/Education " Responsible for providing clinical training, education and consulting support for healthcare providers to meet competencies, demonstrate theoretical and clinical knowledge skills in infection control. " Areas of expertise are centered on infection control trends, issues, processes and best practices to improve patient outcomes. " Coordinate infection control performance improvement programs for various care areas within a healthcare facility including Emergency Department, OR, NICU/ICU, Isolation and peri-operative services, and coordinated staff development programs and processes, including protocol development and management. " Based on observations and needs assessment, identify topic(s) and marketing collaterals, CE materials, articles to write and have published. Plans, generates and provides formal educational seminars and workshops to stimulate product interest in Single Patient Use BP cuffs and increase sales through infection control prevention. " Develops and maintains relationships with healthcare professionals, industry leaders, professional organizations and business associates through active membership in organizations (i.e. APIC) and participation in national/local professional meetings, workshops and seminars. Cross-Functional Relationships " Be the clinical liaison and infection control expert for the Sales and Marketing Teams and identifies customer concerns/needs, issues/solutions and potential new business/loss of business. Supports other departments (i.e., Marketing, Engineering, Clinical Research, QA/RA) through providing clinical expertise and guidance in the development and market launch of new products or services as well as concerns with existing products and programs. " Communicate with the GEHC Medical Director for dissemination of current best practices learned during site visits. Customer Focus " Obtains first-hand customer information and uses it to develop solutions for the customer. " Establishes and maintains effective relationships and credibility with customers. " Activities focus on the management of infectious diseases and infection control practices to prevent the transmission of infection. Functional/Technical Skills " Keeps current on industry trends (including competitive information), customer needs, company, product and technical knowledge. " Knowledgeable in current clinical practices and how role impacts the organization. Qualifications/Requirements: " Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, Licensed Registered Nurse, Infection Control Practitioner or equivalent is required. " Five years experience working in infection control required. " Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. " Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. " Ability to travel up to 50%, and may include international. " Must be willing to work in our Milwaukee, WI facility full-time " Must submit application for employment through Career Opportunity System to be considered " Must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process " Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background " Must be 18 years of age or older Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics " Ability to work in a highly independent manner yet able to contribute collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams " Hospital expertise preferred in the Infection Control Department. " Cross-functional job experiences in infection control and marketing. " Demonstrated ability to convert high-level customer needs into a technical development strategy " Established publication record in their chosen field with a willingness to present at technical meetings or conferences " Demonstrated collaboration experience with biomed, hospital centers and US Government agencies. " Demonstrated ability to secure external funding opportunities. " Project leadership experience, including both technical and financial management of a project. " Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.