Sr Spec, Clinical Imaging

Edwards Lifesciences•USA-California-Remote, CA

1d•$108,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assess new products and procedure development, patient selection criteria development, patient screening, and early clinical imaging training/case support for both novel and iterative devices.

Requirements

Certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) within ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or equivalent certification
7 years years experience Independent scanning experience in a clinical setting or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Required Bachelor's Degree in In biological or life sciences, animal science, or other related scientific
Previous in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Good imaging analysis software skills (e.g. 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Must be able 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
Good leadership skills and ability to influence change
Strict attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
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

Responsibilities

Analyze 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
Analyze, summarize, and present clinical baseline, procedural, and follow-up imaging (e.g., CT, echo, MRI, angiography) to provide inputs that support new product and procedure development and to support event investigations
Provide complex intraprocedural echocardiographic support during animal or cadaver studies for product and procedure testing or training activities
Collaborate and provide recommendations to NPD team and HCPs to develop imaging patient selection criteria and screening protocol
Create training content relevant to image analysis for HCPs
Train field support team and/or HCPs on cardiac imaging procedures
Provide on-site cardiac imaging support and guidance during clinical procedures performed on humans to ensure optimal imaging during the implantation of transcatheter devices
Other incidental duties