Clinical Associate

Abbott • Rome, GA

3d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Associate provides clinical, engineering, sales, educational, and technical support for Abbott Electrophysiology (EP) products. Working under general direction and with a high degree of independence, the associate supports physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and field sales staff, primarily in hospital settings. The role uses EP technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and works closely with physicians, hospital staff, and sales representatives to help achieve better patient outcomes.

The associate completes structured EP training emphasizing hands-on learning and practical application, then provides regional procedural coverage in electrophysiology labs and/or operating rooms. The role includes developing clinical relationships, building detailed expertise in EP products and software, supporting safe and effective product use, and assisting with sales activities, training, troubleshooting, clinical studies, and product demonstrations. The position also involves monitoring industry and regulatory developments, sharing market and customer insights with management, and occasional travel for in-person instruction and live procedure coverage. The role is remote in the United States and requires travel approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Satisfy vendor credentialing requirements, which may include COVID-19 vaccination; accommodations may be explored for medical or religious needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical support in hospital settings for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias using EP technology.
• Provide regional EP procedural case coverage in an electrophysiology lab and/or operating room.
• Serve as a clinical interface between the medical community and the business.
• Build and sustain credible clinical relationships with customers and share relevant product expertise.
• Develop a thorough command of EP products, including technical details, software use, and capabilities.
• Provide engineering, sales, educational, and clinical support for the safe and effective use of Abbott EP products, including cardiac mapping, diagnostic, and therapy systems.
• Support EP Sales Representatives by collaborating with sales personnel, facilitating regional training seminars, participating in clinical studies and data collection, troubleshooting, and leading or supporting product in-service trainings and demonstrations.
• Continuously develop engineering, sales, and technical skills in alignment with territory strategy, including learning from senior sales personnel and management.
• Stay current on industry developments and regulatory requirements, and maintain knowledge of company and competitor products, market trends, and strategic goals.
• Provide management with feedback on market trends and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and next-generation product development.
• Communicate insights, feedback, results, performance, and work status to managers and the team.
• Participate in occasional travel for in-person instruction and live procedure coverage.
• Identify and routinely use effective, cost-efficient business practices, evaluate their appropriateness, and exercise independent judgment in planning and performing work.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level