CA · San Francisco · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Application Specialist jobs in San Francisco, CA

The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco. The free report below lists employers near San Francisco and what they pay.

More open Clinical Application Specialist roles in San Francisco

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What your pay buys in San Francisco

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Open Clinical Application Specialist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in San Francisco as they open.

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Hospitals in San Francisco

CMS lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
San Francisco Va Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ucsf Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Chinese Hospital
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr
San Francisco, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Clinical application specialists train clinicians on systems and devices and support their use in practice.

  • Clinical background such as RN or imaging technologist
  • Product or application training experience
  • Willingness to travel for many roles

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Common questions

Where do clinical application specialists work in San Francisco?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco, led by California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in San Francisco as a clinical application specialist?

Clinical background such as RN or imaging technologist. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place clinical application specialists in San Francisco?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MedtronicLos Angeles, CA · 3 postings$52.88/ hr$42–$65
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 3 postings$65.99/ hr$54–$78
  • MedtronicLubbock, TX · 4 postings$45.67/ hr$37–$55
  • MedtronicColumbia, SC · 3 postings$35.82/ hr$34–$55

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$51.14High$65

4 Clinical Apps postings with published pay in California, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Clinical Apps roles

  1. Senior Radiology Clinical Specialist - West CoastPermanent
    $90k–$136k/ year
    Medtronic · Los Angeles, CA · posted today
  2. Senior Clinical Specialist, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - Los Angeles, CAPermanent
    $88k–$132k/ year
    Medtronic · Los Angeles, CA · posted 6 days ago

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