Intern Cardiac Clinical Technologist at Medtronic

A Day in the Life

• As an intern, you will provide in-OR/Cath-Lab support to facilitate adoption of Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) technology during implant procedures, while also delivering in-field support for CRM patient follow-ups.
• By building strong relationships with clinicians and offering unique insights into therapy, you’ll play a key role in driving demand for our technology.
• This internship offers an opportunity to learn and grow in the field of cardiac devices. 

 Internship details:

• Start date: November (flexible; January start possible)
• Duration: 12 months
• Locations: Cape Town – applications accepted                                                    
• Durban – applications no longer accepted
• Pretoria – applications no longer accepted                      
• Johannesburg – applications no longer accepted
• Working hours: 40 h/week
• Work model: Field-based travel to support clinical stakeholders
• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
• Complete CRM Level I to IV training, followed by in-field experience in Brady, ICD and CRT
• Assist in driving and generating sales within an identified territory and accounts
• Provide clinical and technical support during Implants, patient follow-ups, pre- and post-op procedures, and MRI
• Support product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance
• May provide follow-up support to regional sales teams and external stakeholders by providing technical support and information on specific applications
• Provide the clinical stakeholder with technical data necessary for product demonstrations
• May deliver technical or scientific presentations at customer locations
• Deliver on-site education and consulting, and support the establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations
• Coordinate with clinical stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of Medtronic CRM technology
• Assist with the printing of patient cards

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Health Science in Cardiac Clinical Technology or a National Diploma in Clinical Technology 
• Able to travel to support customer needs
• Must be currently unemployed
• Must be South African citizen
• Must be under the age of 30
• Have not participated in a YES programme previously

Would be a plus: 

• Driving license
• Strong technical aptitude 
• Proactive team player with problem-solving and organizational skills
• Formal presentation skills