Clinical Training Specialist

Distalmotion

Clinical Training Specialist responsible for training healthcare professionals on DEXTER robotic systems. Collaborating with teams to ensure effective education and certification within the medical device field.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct training sessions for new Surgeons, Nurses, and Reprocessing Technicians
Compliantly customize training materials and methods to meet the specific needs of different stakeholders
Deliver internal training programs to onboard and certify new Clinical Sales Specialists
Oversee the certification process, assessing and evaluating trainees' performance
Manage the CFS training center (and others as needed) relationship with owners, internal & external stakeholders
Conduct training sessions using different modalities (porcine, cadaveric, inanimate, etc)
Plan and execute refresher training programs to ensure that stakeholders' knowledge and skills remain up to date
Perform continuous training to ensure all stakeholders have optimal skills and knowledge
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand training requirements and align training delivery
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and performance assessments
Prepare regular reports on training outcomes and provide insights for improvement
Obtain necessary vendor credentialing to access the operating room in a variety of hospitals, ASCs, or wherever DEXTER procedures are performed
Provide technical support on the DEXTER Robot to surgeons

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years’ experience in medical device training
Background in MedTech environment; laparoscopy and/or robotic experience is a plus
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
Exceptional planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively and to be creative and flexible under tight deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Up to 50% US domestic travel during most of a calendar year required
Ability to stand and work in operating room environments, including extended surgical procedures when needed
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home

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Hard Skills & Tools

Training Material CustomizationPerformance AssessmentTechnical Support on DEXTER RobotCertification Process OversightTraining Delivery Modalities

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSelf-Motivated

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License