Clinical Applications Specialists

One to three years of experience as an assistant CAS or in the operation of a particular type of medical equipment or software is required to enter this career. Teaching experience in a clinical environment is a plus.

As educators, clinical applications specialists must have exceptional verbal communication, presentation, and teaching skills, but they also need to be good listeners and have a calm and patient personality in order to interact effectively with end-users and understand the challenges and frustrations they face as they learn to use new technology. Other important traits include strong problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a sometimes fast-paced environment, self-motivation, and excellent organizational, project management, and computer skills. Finally, functional and technical expertise in their particular field (e.g., nuclear medicine imaging, sonography, etc.) is extremely important.