Clinical Training and Education Director - Endoscopy

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Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Directs the Clinical Education team by interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, disciplinary process, scheduling and overseeing work, etc.
2. Schedules team to work in the field with Field Sales Organization and Marketing.
3. Assists with planning, organizing, and executing HCP consultant requests.
4. Closely collaborates and assists sales training and medical education partners.
5. Answers clinical questions from Health Care Practitioners, sales representatives, etc.
6. Works with Sales Representatives in the field to do evaluations and consultations. Provides feedback regarding the evaluation.
7. Follows up on previous product evaluations and conversions.
8. Establish relationships and builds confidence among lab staff and physicians.
9. Conducts assessment testing to ascertain the skill level and ability of those individuals being trained.
10. Conducts ongoing staff training and provide clinical feedback to resolve customer related issues.
11. Collaborates with sales training in the field to provide ongoing support on the use of Merit products and to troubleshoot product related issues in the field.
12. Provides information on new technologies, procedures, and changes in the medical device industry.
13. Assists with development of product training and procedural materials.
14. Provides feedback to Platform Marketing to suggest improvements on existing products and the development of new products.
15. May make presentations at Regional and National meetings.
16. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

* Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
* Writing
* Sitting
* Standing
* Bending
* Vision
* Color perception
* Depth perception
* Reading
* Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or business experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
* A minimum of eight years of hands-on medical experience.
* Education and clinical experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse or Endoscopy Technician preferred.
* Medical product sales and sales training experience preferred.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to analyze feedback in a training environment to develop strategies to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
* A thorough understanding of training and development techniques.
* Good analytical skills and the ability to understand complex issues.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large programs.
* Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
* People management experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES

* Product training
* Skill assessment testing
* Training curriculum/program development
* Product trouble shooting
* Interpersonal communication skills
* Supervisory process/hiring/performance evaluation/salary/work assigning/discipline

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category I:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category I states employment and procedures that will require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.