Clinical Specialist - CardioVascular Surgery, West, CO​/AZ​/CA

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Clinical Specialist to join our Cardio Vascular Surgery team. This high-level individual contributor role is responsible for providing technical, clinical, educational, and field support to ensure the safe adoption and successful utilization of Medtronic Surgical Based Therapy (SBT) products and procedures.

The Clinical Specialist serves as a trusted clinical and technical partner to cardiac surgeons, physician assistants, residents, fellows, perfusionists, operating room staff, and the Cardio Vascular Surgery sales organization.

This position reports directly to the Southwest District Manager, Cardiac Surgery.

The Clinical Specialist will support cardiac surgery programs throughout Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley, including leading academic institutions, high-volume cardiac surgery centers, community hospitals, and strategic growth accounts.

• Provides technical leadership regarding implantation and utilization of Medtronic Surgical Based Therapy products and procedures.
• Educates physicians, physician assistants, perfusionists, and operating room staff on indications, procedural techniques, and appropriate use of SBT products.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.
• Assists and serves as a consultant to physicians, customers, and sales staff with troubleshooting and management of complex procedural challenges.
• Serves as a clinical resource during physician adoption and growth phases.
• May assist field and Medical Affairs teams with customer communication regarding device complaints, product evaluations, and explants.
• Provides technical expertise and leadership to support safe and effective adoption of Medtronic technologies.

• Collaborates with sales personnel on physician targeting and attendance at Medtronic-sponsored training programs.
• Engages with physicians and clinical teams before, during, and after attendance at educational events.
• Provides post-training follow-up, procedural reviews, in-servicing, and first‑case support.
• Supports minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and advanced procedural training initiatives.
• Participates in dissemination of peer‑reviewed scientific and clinical information.
• Develops and maintains influential relationships with key customers and physician leaders.
• Provides procedural support and clinical coverage during physician adoption and growth phases.

• Supports onboarding and development of new sales representatives and clinical specialists.
• Provides technical expertise for regional education and training activities.
• Assists with physician, resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider educational programs.
• Delivers competitive and product training to sales representatives and clinical specialists.

• Partners with District Managers and Territory Managers to communicate and execute resident and fellow development initiatives.
• Maintains relationships with attending surgeons and academic institutions throughout the territory.
• Supports early‑career surgeon education programs and procedural training opportunities.
• Assists in development and execution of future physician education initiatives.

• Maintains expertise in competitive technologies and therapies.
• Effectively communicates competitive information, market trends, and clinical evidence to field teams.
• Remains current regarding peer‑reviewed publications, clinical data, and evolving standards of care.
• Delivers clinical and competitive training to field personnel.

• Schedules travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished efficiently.
• Maintains hospital access and vendor credentialing requirements.
• Completes expense reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains all required training and compliance certifications.
• Effectively manages time, resources, and priorities across a large geography.

• Maintains a high level of communication with Territory Managers,…