Senior Clinical Field Specialist, TMTT

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patients unmet clinical needs. Its our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

You will act as the clinical and technical support for clinicians with transcatheter edge to edge repair procedures. This includes screening patients training implant and imaging teams on the device and procedure and taking the lead support for clinicians and imagers in the TEER procedure. You will be heavily relied on as an expert providing guidance and options to the implant team.

How you will make an impact:

Act as a lead on all aspects within the therapy including imaging integration and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment software tools and products required for clinical use including but not limited to intraoperative case coverage and coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs in the Cath Lab
Educate and train physicians hospital personnel and hospital staff on all aspects of technical matters related to investigational products and procedures including imaging through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs on two or more technologies or one highly specialized technology
Provide on-site real-time guidance during clinical implants including contingency planning to address unforeseen occurrences in support of assigned clinical investigations during complex clinical trial cases
Identify key components for a strategic plan of action and propose recommendations to sales reps and managers within respective territory
Document procedural case observations for learning and training updates.
Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback and recommend solutions on device iterations and new device development
Identify and train select hospital staff members to act as designated expert on EW products
Other incidental duties

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What you will need (Required):

Cardiac imaging (ECHO) background or ability to interpret ECHO.

Bachelors Degree in related field

7 years experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience required

Experience as clinical specialist imaging/echocardiographer with TEE or CT experience

Certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) within ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or equivalent certification (e.g. Nursing (RN/BSN/MSN) Physician Assistant (PA-C) CV Sonography (RDCS/RDS) Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS/CVT/RTR/RCES/CST/RCES/CST))

What else we look for (Preferred):

Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio TomTec Vitrea Circle VI etc.)
Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills
Ability to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
Strong diplomacy influencing and relationship management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a team environment fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams HCPs and KOLs
Substantial knowledge in cardiovascular science and valvular heart disease processes
Substantial understanding of cardiovascular anatomy pathology and physiology relevant to EW medical products as it relates to the business
Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles theories and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Successful completion of Field Training Program and deemed certified in case management and 3 Mensio management and 150 cases as a primary FCS
Must be Certified Field Trainer who has successfully mentored employees through the TMTT Field Training Program or In-house Mentor spending 3-5 days per quarter either with the Marketing team or Physician Sales Training team to collaborate on content ideas and marketing messaging.
Must be able to work in a team environment including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on projects
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations while understanding implications of work and interdependencies with stakeholders
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g. pandemic protocols Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

This is a truly unique opportunity to utilise your cardiac sonographer skills in a groundbreaking portfolio. Apply today for your opportunity to join our passionate and dedicated team and become part of innovation.