Clinical Technologist Intern Cardiovascular

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Start your career with Medtronic and gain hands-on experience supporting healthcare professionals across South Africa. As a Clinical Technology Intern in the Commercial team you will work alongside experienced colleagues to build your clinical technical and customer engagement skills while contributing to better access to innovative healthcare technologies. This role will give you exposure to customer support procedure preparation and on-site education in a dynamic field-based environment.

Internship Details:
Start date: November 2026 (Flexible start date)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Cape Town (Western Cape) Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) Johannesburg (Gauteng) Pretoria (Gauteng)
Working hours: 40 h/week
Work model: Field-based travel to support clinical stakeholders

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Support commercial growth within assigned accounts and the broader territory.
Provide clinical and technical support before during and after procedures.
Assist with case preparation product demonstrations installations and first-line product support as appropriate to the role.
Respond to technical and application-related queries from sales colleagues and external stakeholders.
Help deliver on-site education consultation and customer follow-up while following Medtronic policies and hospital protocols.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Currently in the final year of studies with graduation expected in 2026/2027 or recently completed studies
A Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Technology or a National Diploma in Clinical Technology specialization in Cardiology
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
Able to travel to support customer needs
Must be currently unemployed
Must be South African citizen
Must be under the age of 30
Have not participated in a YES programme previously
Should not be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in postgraduate studies
Commits to complete 12-month internship

Would be a plus:
Driving license
Strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn medical technologies across relevant therapy areas

Proactive team player with problem-solving and organizational skills

Physical Job Requirements

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