Customer Care - Product Technical Support Specialist - Remote

Reference #: R13627

CMS, Softaid.localAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops products to protect and manage cardiac patients, including the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), the ZOLL cardiac monitor, and associated technologies.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. To date, the LifeVest WCD has been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients and saved thousands of lives.ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.Job SummaryThe Product Technical Support Specialist - Tier 1 plays a critical role in providing patients, families, and medical professionals with exceptional technical guidance and support for ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions (CMS) products and services by phone, email, and other channels guaranteeing prompt and precise resolutions. This role will be essential in identifying and analyzing system and user problems and reporting accordingly.Essential Functions

Analyze problems, diagnose probable causes, and utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve basic to complex product issues.

Have an in-depth understanding of products and technical troubleshooting requirements to effectively guide or educate patients and/or customers in proper product maintenance and use.

Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines in product support activities.

Assist in time sensitive situations, offering critical guidance or instructions to ensure quick and efficient protection of patients.

Document and maintain comprehensive records of customer interactions for future reference and continuous improvement.

Identify, record, and document alleged deficiencies related to the product, labeling, packaging, quality, durability, reliability, safety, effectiveness, or performance of CMS products in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Utilize strong interpersonal communication and excellent customer service skills while engaging with patients, Field Sales, medical personnel, and cross functional colleagues to provide timely product education and issue resolution.

Provide 24/7 back-up on all patient and clinician support in substitution for cross-functional departments.

Identify patterns in customer issues to suggest product improvements or updates that can enhance user experience and minimize future problems.

Stay current with product updates, technical specifications, and troubleshooting requirements.

Participate in cross-functional team meetings to share insights and discuss challenges that will contribute to product and service improvement.

Must work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced patient contact/call center environment.

Works closely with Customer Support and Field Personnel to dispatch ZOLL representatives to patient locations as required to resolve patient issues and ensure patient safety.Required/Preferred Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Proven experience in product support or related customer facing role, ideally within the medical, safety, or life-saving products industry is a plus.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to translate and communicate technical and analytical issues to all types of end users.

Exceptional customer service skills and empathy for direct patient contact.

Technical aptitude or experience troubleshooting basic to complex product related technical systems.

Computer literacy with Microsoft Office experience.

Experience with CRM systems, knowledge base and support tools a plus.

Ability to adapt to and learn new technologies and products quickly.

Medical or clinical experience a plusKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing fluency in Spanish a plus.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing - Occasionally

Walking - Occasionally

Sitting - Constantly

Talking - Occasionally

Hearing - Occasionally

Repetitive Motions - FrequentlyZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

#LI-KH1All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.ZOLL LifeVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.