About this role
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. As a part of the Field Clinical Specialist team, you will be a critical part of delivering our patient focused innovations, partnering with clinical professionals, and training them on using our groundbreaking products. Your knowledge of working within the hospital ecosystem, combined with our in-depth training program, will help develop you into an Edwards subject matter expert, so you can play your own part in transforming patient lives.
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 patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
Note: this Clinical Specialist will support field cases for EVOQUE (TTVR device) in the local area and (multi-state) region. May cover cases when needed in the broader US. Candidate based in the Phoenix AZ or close surrounding metro area ideal.
How you will make an impact:
Educate physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to the equipment required for device implants
Coordinate one-on-one training sessions and in-service education programs in the hospital environment
Provide medical staff with clinical instructions to support the full continuum of patient care
Identify therapy adoption opportunities in collaboration with sales reps and managers in local geographies
Serve as the designated expert on Edwards products by sharing your knowledge and training hospital staff
Provide on-site, real-time guidance during clinical implants and proactively prepare contingency plans to address unforeseen occurrences
Document procedural case observations for regulatory requirements and ongoing continuous improvement
Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback on device features and new device development
What you will need (Required):
Associate’s Degree or relevant work experience
A minimum of 5 years of related clinical or field experience required
Experience with therapeutic implantable devices or interventional/surgical clinical care
A willingness to travel up to 75% (regular car, air, overnight)
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience in interventional cardiology/cardiac cath lab
Clinical experience in one following specialties or similar specialities such as: CV Sonography (RDCS/RDS), CVOR / Cath Lab Nursing (NP/RN/BSN/MSN), Physician Assistant (PA-C), or Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS/CVT/RTR/RCES/CST)
Interventional echo-navigation imaging expertise, specifically with 2D/3D TEE preferred
MPR (multiplanar reconstruction) experience and CT-imaging experience big plus
Experience in cardiac surgery procedures
Clinical engineering experience from industry-related positions that support clinical development and clinical case support
Strong knowledge in cardiovascular science and valvular heart disease processes
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
Other facts
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.
We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more.
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What you'll do
- Educate physicians on device handling and provide training in the hospital environment. Collaborate with sales reps to identify therapy adoption opportunities and provide on-site guidance during clinical implants.
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