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Get Access To All JobsAt Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
The Clinical Technology Specialist provides in-field technical problem solving support to regional customers and stakeholders. Specifically, the role will support Persona IQ market implementation and will provide assistance to patient, surgeon, care team customers, and sales team by providing technical support for Mymobility and Persona IQ.
The role’s aim is to exceed our customer’s expectations by handling appointments with care, asking the right questions to enhance our customer experience, and providing prompt follow up of recommendations as well as solutions. This role is seen as a vital member of the Persona IQ implementation team responsible for providing a seamless customer experience.
This is a perfect opportunity for individuals looking to step into a medical device sales role. We expect the Clinical Technology Specialist to develop into a Junior Account Manager over an 18 month period.
How You'll Create Impact
- Problem solve and troubleshoot for Persona IQ adoption issues:
- Assist the care teams in enrolling patients on mymobility app; assist patients in downloading the mymobility app.
- Support external patient customers / end-users in the delivery and use of technology solutions; Will assist patients with installing Base Station for Persona IQ, which entails walking a patient through installing software on a home laptop and connecting it to their WiFi.
- Provide in-field support for our sales team on PIQ related issues as needed (e.g. providing updates to the OR laptops). Support in remote linking of CTEs as needed. Assist the sales team in replacing malfunctioning equipment and troubleshoot any issues with OR laptops and OR base stations.
- Provide Level 1 support to patient customers to ensure that incidents are being appropriately resolved or escalated appropriately.
- Identify post op data transmission issues and proactively work to identify root cause and resolve the issues.
- This will require a working schedule outside of normal US business hours in order to effectively interact real-time with customers.
- Helps drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, exhibiting empathy, and providing solutions for their needs.
- Identify and escalate potential customer complaints as necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provide training and education to the sales regarding the appropriate use of OR base station and the process of connecting smart implants; Ensure the sales team is informed about any technical updates related to the system.
- Attend smart implant implementation process to gain a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements to ensure a successful program launch resulting in high customer satisfaction.
- Help update and design more optimized process for PIQ implementation.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal).
- Ability to interact effectively with customers and end-users from different cultures and geographies.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and successfully handle multiple priorities while promoting a friendly and engaging work environment.
- Customer-first and results orientation; acts with a sense of urgency to resolve customer IT issues and delivers results in an efficient and timely manner.
- Experience with an Incident Management System is required.
- Good problem solving and assessment capabilities, while maintaining a positive relationship with the customer.
- Independent decision-making required, in order to effectively resolve issues when other staff may not be available (i.e. off hours).
- Ability to cross-functionally collaborate across Zimmer Biomet business units.
- Accuracy, attention to detail and timely follow through are critical.
- Strong understanding of end-user IT technology; basic understanding of networking technology preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge and compliance to HIPAA standards as a job requirement.
Your Background
- Associates Degree required; bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
- Technical IT certifications preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in computer maintenance and support or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in customer support preferred.
- Formal education or experience with non-English languages and other cultures is highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Travel Expectations
- 50%-70%
- This is a "remote" position however candidates must be based in the Chicago Area with travel covering the entire Mid-West.
Expected Compensation - $65,000 - 70,000 base salary, role has overtime meaning take home pay would be higher + bonus opportunity
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
The Clinical Technology Specialist provides in-field technical problem solving support to regional customers and stakeholders. Specifically, the role will support Persona IQ market implementation and will provide assistance to patient, surgeon, care team customers, and sales team by providing technical support for Mymobility and Persona IQ.
The role’s aim is to exceed our customer’s expectations by handling appointments with care, asking the right questions to enhance our customer experience, and providing prompt follow up of recommendations as well as solutions. This role is seen as a vital member of the Persona IQ implementation team responsible for providing a seamless customer experience.
This is a perfect opportunity for individuals looking to step into a medical device sales role. We expect the Clinical Technology Specialist to develop into a Junior Account Manager over an 18 month period.
How You'll Create Impact
- Problem solve and troubleshoot for Persona IQ adoption issues:
- Assist the care teams in enrolling patients on mymobility app; assist patients in downloading the mymobility app.
- Support external patient customers / end-users in the delivery and use of technology solutions; Will assist patients with installing Base Station for Persona IQ, which entails walking a patient through installing software on a home laptop and connecting it to their WiFi.
- Provide in-field support for our sales team on PIQ related issues as needed (e.g. providing updates to the OR laptops). Support in remote linking of CTEs as needed. Assist the sales team in replacing malfunctioning equipment and troubleshoot any issues with OR laptops and OR base stations.
- Provide Level 1 support to patient customers to ensure that incidents are being appropriately resolved or escalated appropriately.
- Identify post op data transmission issues and proactively work to identify root cause and resolve the issues.
- This will require a working schedule outside of normal US business hours in order to effectively interact real-time with customers.
- Helps drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, exhibiting empathy, and providing solutions for their needs.
- Identify and escalate potential customer complaints as necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provide training and education to the sales regarding the appropriate use of OR base station and the process of connecting smart implants; Ensure the sales team is informed about any technical updates related to the system.
- Attend smart implant implementation process to gain a thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements to ensure a successful program launch resulting in high customer satisfaction.
- Help update and design more optimized process for PIQ implementation.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal).
- Ability to interact effectively with customers and end-users from different cultures and geographies.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and successfully handle multiple priorities while promoting a friendly and engaging work environment.
- Customer-first and results orientation; acts with a sense of urgency to resolve customer IT issues and delivers results in an efficient and timely manner.
- Experience with an Incident Management System is required.
- Good problem solving and assessment capabilities, while maintaining a positive relationship with the customer.
- Independent decision-making required, in order to effectively resolve issues when other staff may not be available (i.e. off hours).
- Ability to cross-functionally collaborate across Zimmer Biomet business units.
- Accuracy, attention to detail and timely follow through are critical.
- Strong understanding of end-user IT technology; basic understanding of networking technology preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge and compliance to HIPAA standards as a job requirement.
Your Background
- Associates Degree required; bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
- Technical IT certifications preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in computer maintenance and support or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in customer support preferred.
- Formal education or experience with non-English languages and other cultures is highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Travel Expectations
- 50%-70%
- This is a "remote" position however candidates must be based in the Chicago Area with travel covering the entire Mid-West.
Expected Compensation - $65,000 - 70,000 base salary, role has overtime meaning take home pay would be higher + bonus opportunity
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Technology Specialist
Target medical device manufacturers first
Companies like Medtronic, Philips, and Siemens Healthineers have established immigration programs and sponsor Clinical Technology Specialists regularly. Their structured HR processes make visa sponsorship more straightforward than smaller healthcare organizations.
Align your degree field to the job description
H-1B approval hinges on your degree matching the role. Biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, and health informatics degrees map cleanly. A general business or unrelated science degree will face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Most hiring managers know their company's sponsorship policy. Asking directly after your first interview saves both sides time. Framing it as a practical logistics question rather than a burden tends to get a straightforward answer.
Highlight clinical certifications alongside your degree
Credentials like CBET or CRES signal to employers that you meet the specialty occupation standard. They also strengthen the LCA filing by demonstrating industry-recognized expertise specific to clinical technology roles.
Understand that hospital systems may sponsor less readily
Large health systems can sponsor but often prefer candidates already authorized to work. Targeting the vendor and manufacturer side of clinical technology, where competition for specialized talent is higher, generally produces better sponsorship outcomes.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings to show roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship. Browsing Clinical Technology Specialist openings there saves time you would otherwise spend researching each company's immigration track record manually.
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Find Clinical Technology Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Technology Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Clinical Technology Specialist meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS has historically approved H-1B petitions for this title when the job description clearly ties core duties to that specific body of knowledge, not just general technical aptitude.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Technology Specialists?
Medical device manufacturers and healthcare technology companies are the most active sponsors. Employers like Siemens Healthineers, GE HealthCare, Philips, and Baxter file LCAs for this role with regularity. Large integrated health systems do sponsor but less frequently than the vendor side of the industry. Migrate Mate shows verified sponsoring employers so you can focus your applications efficiently.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Clinical Technology Specialist?
A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, biomedical technology, or health informatics gives you the strongest H-1B foundation. Electrical engineering or computer science degrees can qualify if the job description heavily emphasizes those disciplines. General degrees in biology or business are harder to support unless paired with substantial equivalent experience, which USCIS evaluates on a three-years-of-experience-per-year-of-education basis.
Can I get sponsored on an O-1 visa as a Clinical Technology Specialist?
It's possible but uncommon for most practitioners in this role. The O-1A requires evidence of extraordinary ability, such as published research, industry awards, or a record of critical contributions to major clinical technology projects. Specialists working at the intersection of medical devices and hospital implementation rarely accumulate that evidence profile early in their careers. O-1 becomes more realistic for those with senior research or product development backgrounds.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Clinical Technology Specialist?
Your occupation doesn't exempt you from the H-1B cap and lottery. Each year USCIS receives far more registrations than the 85,000 available slots, so selection is not guaranteed regardless of how strong your petition is. Cap-exempt options exist if a nonprofit hospital or university research center employs you directly. Otherwise, planning for multiple lottery cycles is a realistic part of the sponsorship timeline for this role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Technology Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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