Clinical Training Specialist
Distalmotion SA · San Diego, California, United States · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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About Distalmotion:
Distalmotion is a global MedTech company with a mission to expand access to the benefits of robotic surgery through simplified and flexible robotic technology. Its DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System empowers more surgeons and sites of care—especially in small and cost-conscious ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are focused on efficiency metrics—to be able to leverage surgical robotics to best care for their patients and recruit surgeons while maintaining profitability.
Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing surgical workflows, DEXTER is easily moved, quickly set up, and adaptable to operating rooms of any size. The system is commercially available in the United States and Europe.
Distalmotion is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a US office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Training Specialist is a key member of the US Training team. This role is responsible for delivering clinical education to surgeons, nurses, and reprocessing technicians, as well as onboarding and certifying new Clinical Sales Specialists. The position also manages the operations of one or more US training centers.
The Clinical Training Specialist ensures that both internal and external stakeholders develop the knowledge and skills needed to use DEXTER safely and effectively and to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
This is an exciting time to join Distalmotion, as we are increasingly expanded our US clinical indications and training a growing number of surgeons across the US. We hope you will consider joining our team!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Training Delivery
Conduct training sessions for new Surgeons, Nurses, and Reprocessing Technicians, both in dry lab and wet lab settings, as well as on-site at the Center for the Future of Surgery (CFS) lab in San Diego as well as other centers as needed
Compliantly customize training materials and methods to meet the specific needs of different stakeholders
On-boarding and Certification
Deliver internal training programs to onboard and certify new Clinical Sales Specialists, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for their roles
Oversee the certification process, assessing and evaluating trainees' performance
Central Training Center Management
Manage the CFS training center (and others as needed) relationship with owners, internal & external stakeholders including stock, logistics, and maintenance
Conduct training sessions using different modalities (porcine, cadaveric, inanimate, etc)
Refresher & continuous Training
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
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand training requirements and align training delivery with customer needs and company goals
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and performance assessments
Prepare regular reports on training outcomes and provide insights for improvement
DEXTER Case Support
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, when necessary