Product Specialist

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Product Specialist, or Surgical instruments, provide crucial support in surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms, handling instruments, and ensuring equipment availability. They manage sterile instrumentation, follow strict protocols for aseptic conditions, and collaborate effectively with the surgical team.

Additionally, Product Specialist contribute to equipment setup and maintenance, are trained for emergency response, stay updated on medical advancements, and exhibit precision and attention to detail to improve patient outcomes.

What will you be doing?

Attend assigned hospital at least one hour prior to each surgery

Ensure availability and accurate set-up of Smith & Nephew products and instruments

Place accurate products in the operating room to avoid unnecessary exits during surgery

Check sterilization and working order of Company's products before surgery

Follow assigned hospital's scrub policy for surgical preparation

Count and document Smith & Nephew instruments and materials before and after surgery

Understand accurate handling and use of all Company's products and instruments

Clean and organize Company's instruments after each use, ensuring accurate return to logistics partner

Inspect instruments and returned products for damage and report promptly

Complete UID form with confirmed pricing for billing purposes

Report surgeon and hospital's usage of Smith & Nephew products

Provide feedback on Smith & Nephew products and competitors

Act responsibly to ensure personal and company safety

Align with workplace safety, health, and security policy

Perform any other duties assigned within the role as needed

What will you need to be successful?

Success in the role will require a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service-providing sides of an organization. Successful candidates would need the following:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the operating room (OT).

Knowledge of clinical segments/product platforms is preferred.

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it's our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it's our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We're a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

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