Clinical Specialist Jobs in Connecticut
Clinical Specialist jobs in Connecticut concentrate in medical device sales and support, hospital-based clinical education, and pharmaceutical field operations, with demand at every level from associate specialist to senior field consultant. The heaviest hiring runs through Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, where anchor employers like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Medtronic maintain significant clinical operations. Device therapy support, oncology clinical education, and cardiovascular field specialist roles see the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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RN Clinical Education Specialist
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Glastonbury, CT area
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
**CLINICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST FOR THE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM OF THE AGENCY COVERING OUR GLASTONBURY BRANCH AND ASSISTING SOME OF THE NORWICH BRANCH**
The Clinical Education Specialist directs all education activities related to the development and orientation of clinical agency staff and oversees the implementation of State and Federal, guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops new education programs for the PSA offices and as needed for the organization.
- Plans and implements cost-effective educational programs to meet identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
- Provides comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
- Develops an appropriate evaluation system to determine effectiveness of educational activities and works with leadership to develop an annual learning needs assessment.
- Collaborates with management in PSA offices on educational assessments, recommendations, and outcomes.
- Reviews policies annually and updates as needed according to State, Federal and OSHA regulations. Collaborates with management and staff in writing policy related to clinical staff development.
- Consults with Supervisors of Clinical Services to support understanding and addressing clinical components related to quality, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
- Investigates and participates in pertinent quality initiatives.
- Makes educational resources available to all staff members.
- Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
- Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors that demonstrate the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.
- Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
- Performs related and other duties as required including participating in designated committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Preference of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in acute care/home care/public health administration. Two years’ experience in staff development. Teaching experience in an acute care, home health or public health arena.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Connecticut RN License. Maintains current Drivers’ License.
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Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
RN Clinical Education Specialist
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Glastonbury, CT area
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
**CLINICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST FOR THE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM OF THE AGENCY COVERING OUR GLASTONBURY BRANCH AND ASSISTING SOME OF THE NORWICH BRANCH**
The Clinical Education Specialist directs all education activities related to the development and orientation of clinical agency staff and oversees the implementation of State and Federal, guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops new education programs for the PSA offices and as needed for the organization.
- Plans and implements cost-effective educational programs to meet identified learning needs of the Hospice department.
- Provides comprehensive orientation and clinical in-service education.
- Develops an appropriate evaluation system to determine effectiveness of educational activities and works with leadership to develop an annual learning needs assessment.
- Collaborates with management in PSA offices on educational assessments, recommendations, and outcomes.
- Reviews policies annually and updates as needed according to State, Federal and OSHA regulations. Collaborates with management and staff in writing policy related to clinical staff development.
- Consults with Supervisors of Clinical Services to support understanding and addressing clinical components related to quality, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
- Investigates and participates in pertinent quality initiatives.
- Makes educational resources available to all staff members.
- Communicates effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
- Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors that demonstrate the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.
- Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
- Performs related and other duties as required including participating in designated committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Preference of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in acute care/home care/public health administration. Two years’ experience in staff development. Teaching experience in an acute care, home health or public health arena.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Connecticut RN License. Maintains current Drivers’ License.
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Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active clinical licensure recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, or a related clinical field
- Two or more years of direct clinical or patient care experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical products
- Ability to travel within an assigned Connecticut or regional territory
- Strong communication and clinical training skills for provider-facing education
Clinical Specialist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical specialist in Connecticut?
Most clinical specialist roles in Connecticut require a clinical degree, typically a bachelor's in nursing, respiratory therapy, or a related science, plus an active license issued or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health where the role involves direct patient contact. From there, candidates move into specialist roles through medical device manufacturers, hospital systems, or pharmaceutical companies that value bedside or lab experience. Relevant certifications in a specialty area, such as cardiac rhythm management or infusion therapy, meaningfully strengthen an application.
Which companies hire clinical specialists in Connecticut?
Employers hiring clinical specialists in Connecticut right now include Stryker, Connecticut Children's, and AWARE HEALTH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's concentration of academic medical centers, medical device companies, and regional health systems makes it one of the more active states for field-based and hospital-embedded clinical specialist roles.
Which Connecticut cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?
Hartford, New Haven, and Putnam account for the largest share of clinical specialist openings in Connecticut. Hartford and New Haven drive volume through their major health systems and academic medical centers, while Stamford's concentration of pharmaceutical and biotech corporate offices generates field specialist and clinical education roles that serve the Fairfield County market.
Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring on-site presence with patients, clinicians, or device equipment, so fully remote roles make up a small share of openings. About 67% of clinical specialist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in clinical training development, reimbursement support, or field management rather than direct patient-facing work.
How can I get hired as a clinical specialist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical role first. Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health both run new graduate residency and fellowship programs in nursing and allied health that feed directly into specialist tracks. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like clinical coordinator, patient educator, or applications specialist are regularly considered for associate clinical specialist positions. Completing a Connecticut Department of Public Health recognized license early, even before securing a specialist title, removes the most common screen-out in device and pharma hiring pipelines.
Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across health systems, device companies, and pharmaceutical employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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