CPT Clinical Education Specialist Jobs
Clinical Education Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and instruction, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in nursing education, health professions, or instructional design. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and your offer letter should describe how the role integrates with your program curriculum.
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Company Description
ForTec Medical is an industry leader, dedicated to improving patient health. Our Mission is to improve patient health and healthcare by delivering innovative surgical technologies on demand. ForTec’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and positive culture defines our organization. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare while growing your career in a supportive, mission-focused environment.
What We Offer:
At ForTec, caring for others starts with caring for our team. That’s why our benefits go beyond the basics:
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, a floating holiday, and generous paid time off.
- Health & Wellness Support: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental injury insurance, and a Health and Wellness Program.
- Future Planning: 401(k) with company match, annual profit-sharing opportunities, and free financial advising resources.
- Extras That Matter: Free Teladoc account, employee assistance programs, and uniforms for field team members. Employee referral bonuses, tenure milestone awards, holiday bonuses, and performance-based recognition and reward opportunities.
Job Description
As a Clinical Technology Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful use of advanced, innovative surgical technologies. We offer comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in your role.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate surgical technologies to provide technical equipment guidance as needed to surgeons and staff before and during surgery
- Perform preoperative checklists, sterilization, equipment calibrations, and complete necessary documentation
- Load and transport surgical technologies to healthcare facilities. Driving is an everyday responsibility of this role with occasional overnight travel
- Practice safe vehicle operations, safe workplace practices, and laser safety techniques
- Meet customer needs, provide exceptional customer service, and foster strong, professional relationships with both ForTec team members and healthcare partners
Qualifications Requirements:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule with early mornings, evening cases, and occasional weekend coverage or overnight travel
- Professional demeanor and strong team-oriented mindset
- Must be able to meet the credentialing requirements of assigned medical facilities, which include client-required immunizations
- Basic computer/smartphone proficiency
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license with no major violations
- Ability to push, pull, and manipulate medical equipment over 50 pounds
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time
What You Need to Be Successful:
- Ability to work independently
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Preferred Background:
- If you have prior medical, EMT, Surgical Technologist, or military experience, your background can provide a smooth transition into the clinical technology specialist role.
- If you have experience working long days, unpredictable schedules, early mornings, and are eager to learn, we will train you!
Join ForTec Medical – make YOUR impact today!
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a member of the United States armed forces, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsClinical Education Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your school's DSO determines the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Graduate programs in nursing education, health professions education, or instructional design are the most common fit because the job duties, such as developing clinical training materials and coordinating staff education, map directly to those academic tracks. You'll need documentation showing that connection before CPT is authorized.
Can I start working before my DSO issues CPT authorization?
No. Starting work before your I-20 is updated with CPT authorization violates your F-1 status, regardless of whether your employer has already extended an offer. Your DSO must issue the updated I-20 reflecting the specific employer, start date, and work location before your first day. Never rely on a verbal authorization from your school.
Will doing CPT as a Clinical Education Specialist affect my OPT eligibility?
Only if you complete 12 months or more of full-time CPT. Part-time CPT, meaning 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count against your OPT eligibility no matter how long it runs. If your Clinical Education Specialist role is full-time, plan your CPT duration carefully with your DSO so you preserve post-graduation OPT for future H-1B sponsorship.
What types of employers hire Clinical Education Specialists on CPT?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare technology companies are the most active employers for this role. You can browse Clinical Education Specialist postings on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented international hiring history, which makes the CPT onboarding process smoother and signals openness to future visa sponsorship after graduation.
Can a Clinical Education Specialist CPT role lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It can, provided the role meets the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing education, health sciences, or instructional design. Employers who have hired CPT students in this role before often already have H-1B filing infrastructure in place. Confirm the employer's willingness to sponsor before accepting the offer, not after you've started.
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