Endoscopy Support Specialist I

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Endoscopy Support Specialist I will be to obtain core Olympus product, service and operational knowledge during their initial training period. They will be required to successfully complete designated customer service training to develop essential customer relationship building skills to provide customer endoscopy support activities, successfully attend and complete a structured training curriculum which will include classroom instruction and hands-on equipment practice and evaluation. The Endoscopy Support Specialist l will also learn and implement repair service strategies within a discreet territory that will provide customer assistance in reducing service contract costs, support service contract renewals and create opportunities to increase repair service market share.

Establishes, develops, or maintains field contact with key customers, clinicians and researchers, and other decision makers in assigned accounts including travel to customer facilities and onsite support. Employees must adhere to all customer vendor credentialing requirements when visiting medical facilities.

This position will provide an operational core competence of technical and presentation skills to drive Olympus service business objectives.  It will provide endoscopy support service that will strengthen the Olympus brand through building strong customer relationships.

Job Duties

• Under close supervision acquire experience and confidence in supporting targeted customers, local Sales Representative, Field Service Engineers, Repair personnel, Service management, and other corporate personnel to provide the highest level of customer support and endoscopy service satisfaction.  Acquire experience and confidence in conducting service support calls independently and in a team effort with other corporate personnel as necessary.
• Mentored and monitored to meet customer service needs, to provide solutions for endoscopy equipment service problems, to assist customers toward the goal of repair reduction, and to demonstrate the ability to develop customer relationships based on trust, loyalty and satisfaction.
• Trained to secure and grow Olympus service repair business through the promotion of Service Contracts for endoscopes, video electronics and reprocessing equipment.  Support service contract business by performing pre-contract inspections, performing scope audits and approaching non-contract customers to support the value of service contracts and proper maintenance of Olympus endoscopy equipment.
• Training and mentoring focused on conducting customer educational visits, diagnosing issues relating to endoscopy equipment care, handling, CDS and storage.  Receive and comprehend core knowledge to conduct in-service programs based on identified educational visit needs and assist in customer training to ensure that their endoscopy equipment will be maintained to Olympus standards for maximum operational performance.  
• Learn to establish and maintain customer rapport with key decision makers (i.e. Bio-med, Nurse Manager, Materials Manager, Physicians, etc.) and gain experience to support their endoscopy equipment service requirements and leverage relationships to assist in the growth of Olympus service business.
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to produce the highest levels of customer engagement and service support. Required to become familiar with endoscopy equipment applications and products through structured corporate training programs, on the job training, study of Olympus marketing materials, sales brochures, and available self-study programs.
• Obtain instruction and understanding of customer repair cost utilization analyses reports and learn how to review service contract performance and cost consumption versus elapsed time data.  Develop skills to assist over consuming contract customers to improve equipment utilization and reduce repair costs through an asset management focused approach enhancing the performance and value of their Olympus endoscopy equipment.
• Develop and demonstrate consistent and repeatable equipment demonstrations and the proper and compliant methods to conduct customer in-service programs.
• Develop a routine communication schedule with management to exchange information on daily and weekly activities.
• Maintain all assigned assets including, but not limited to, laptop computer, mobile device(s), demo equipment, etc.
• Submit all required field activity documentation, including travel itineraries, field service reports and expense reports timely, accurately, and as directed. Update service records as required.
• Trained to accurately perform and report on other MBO related duties as assigned and to meet all goals set and agreed upon with management.
• Capable of retaining technical knowledge and be evaluated as having the ability to perform and meet all job responsibilities to progress beyond the training period.
• Employees must adhere to all customer vendor credentialing requirements when visiting medical facilities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a valid driver's license and qualify for, manage, operate, and report on use of assigned company fleet vehicle and/or assigned company rental car.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to travel with overnight stays via automobile or air to meet cusomter needs, or as requested by management. 
• After one year of employment, must successfully pass the Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocess (CFER) examination administered by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Inc. and in conjunction with Olympus.
  • If the hire has prior and relevant reprocessing experience the CFER can be obtained before one year of employment.
• Must be a self-starter and able to follow management direction with minimal supervision.
• Technology literate (Microsoft Office, iPhone/iPad)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (including public speaking).
• High level of personal organization, independent work ethic and results-attainment oriented. 
• High level of customer interaction and customer service support. 
• Demonstrated decision making ability and resolution management. 
• Perform under pressure and effectively communicate solutions to customers. 
• Understanding of business policies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task. 

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree and/or Surgical Technician certification/degree preferred, or enrollment in accredited program.
• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a clinical setting in support of patient care and/or equipment support in endoscopy, hospital, or ambulatory surgery or SPD environment preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of field-based work experience in medical device support preferred.