Field Clinical Specialist Imaging (Echo)

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.

The Field Clinical Specialist Imaging, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTTs), will provide education on all aspects of the device, device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for implants. The role includes support of pre, intra, and post-procedural echo. The candidate will join a fast-paced, dynamic team within Edwards’ Lifesciences and the individual will play a pivotal role in the implementation of new therapies.

You will make an impact by:

Educating and training physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on all aspects of technical matters related to products and procedures including imaging through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs on one technology.

Analyzing imaging and/or oversee third party image analysis for patient screening and contribute an opinion to the assessment of potential cases for early feasibility and clinical study candidates

Intraprocedural echocardiographic guidance using trans-esophageal echo (TEE) and/or trans-thoracic echo (TTE) (and/or with intra-cardiac Echo (ICE)) during TMTT procedures, &/or surface epicardial echo)

Evaluation of pre- and post-procedural valvular regurgitation and pressure gradients to evaluate procedural outcome

Education of internal and external stakeholders on mitral- and tricuspid echo evaluation and screening for TMTT procedures as well as intra-procedural echo guidance.

Evaluation of echocardiographic imaging (2D, 3D, Doppler, M-Mode, etc.) for the purposes of patient selection, screening

Responsible for certification of the centers, physicians and other related staff, as well as EW personnel and as outlined within EW SOP

Regularly reviews clinical support activities, changes in the market and assigned accounts, as well as, competitive activity with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales)
What you’ll need:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

5 years of experience with Hospitals and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience

Certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) within ARSMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or equivalent certification

Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)

Experience working in cardiac cath lab and/or operation room

Ability to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs

Full knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)

Full knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary - this position will require close collaboration with internal as well as external physician partners.

Technical proficiency specific to echocardiography and interventional cardiology is strongly preferred.

Proficiency in operating echocardiographic equipment (TEE, TTE, ICE) and analyzing echocardiographic images is strongly preferred.

Strong aptitude for cardiac anatomy and physiology.

What else we look for:

Training experience in clinical / technical environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

Full knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science

Full understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology and physiology

Full understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting

Strict attention to details

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