Position Summary

As a Senior Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist (Senior CIPS) at STERIS, you are responsible for providing multiple customer-centered Infection Prevention services and training for GI Reprocessing. You will partner with the commercial teams on strategic territory and Customer development and the development of clinical action plans for hospitals and surgery centers within a territory. You will provide onsite process reviews detailing the endoscopy workflow and compiling data across an entity. You will support the efforts of the commercial team by providing clinical expertise, excellent Customer service, in-depth knowledge of local territory and best in class training and education. You are responsible for Customer training on GI Reprocessing capital equipment as well as deliver Continuing Education programming individually and within larger multi credit programs.

This territory covers the state of Florida, and the CIPS must reside within the territory.

What you will do as a Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist

• Provide product education to Customers. This includes advanced concept education, CE accredited education and product in-service training.
• Provide proactive problem solving and timely follow-up of Customer issues. Identify and utilize available support resources (i.e., technical services, Customer service, and marketing).
• Conduct process reviews in assigned territory and analyze a facility's workflow and process in accordance with standards and guidelines.
• Maintain documentation of Customer interactions utilizing sales tools appropriately.
• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations.
• Communicate and collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders. Actively listen and express ideas to bring about understanding with others, and present complex or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactively identify and address opportunities and issues before they become bigger problems with limited to no guidance and then deliver information to commercial sales partners as appropriate.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or industry advanced certification (CGRN, CFER, or equivalent)
  • 4 years of Clinical experience in Sterile Processing Dept (SPD), Endoscopy, other hospital departments or medical industry setting
  • Experience and proficiency in presenting educational material
  • Ability to travel 75-80%
  • Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Infection Prevention
  • Nursing or Allied Healthcare professional degrees (RN, CGRN, BSN or greater)
  • Completion of Certified Infection Control (CIC)
  • 10 years in leadership role in an endoscopy unit
  • 5 years of experience in endoscopy reprocessing (i.e. technician)
  • 5 years of experience as an Infection Preventionist responsible for high level disinfection in a hospital or ASC setting
  • Experience in building and implementing strategic plans for health care stakeholders

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Base Salary + Incentive Compensation Program
• Vehicle Reimbursement Plan (includes monthly stipend + mileage reimbursement)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Robust Sales Training Program
• Flexible Time Off + 9 Corporate Holidays Per Year
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Additional Add-On Benefits/Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement in a Stable Long-Term Career

Pay rate for this opportunity is $105,000. This position is incentive plan eligible, at target earnings of $136,332, depending on performance.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.