Sr Specialist, Clinical Imaging, TMTT

Edwards Lifesciences

4d • $108,000 - $153,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. As a Sr Specialist, Clinical Imaging you will conduct analysis of multiple imaging modalities for the case planning team for the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) US commercial team. This position will play a key role in supporting the case planning needs for the SAPIEN M3 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Therapy US field team for achievement of exceptional procedural outcomes. Role is open to US based, remote candidates. Occasional travel for training and department meetings at Irvine CA corporate campus required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of previous in-hospital clinical echocardiographic experience required
• Certification in relevant imaging modality certification (e.g., American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT; RDCS or RCS) preferred
• Able to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Hand on imaging analysis software experience (TomTec, Xcelera, 3Mensio, TomTec, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.) highly preferred
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Able 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, critical thinking and strict attention to detail skills
• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation
• Thrives in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
• 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
• Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
• 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.
• Edwards Lifesciences 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 3D Computed Tomography reconstruction for cases for BU case planning to determine measurement suitability for anatomy for BU implantation.
• Provide comprehensive imaging report for case planning purposes.
• Perform CT reconstructions that are beyond the scope or experience of the field team in support of case planning to optimize patient outcomes.
• Responsible for tracking case planning process through multiple technical platforms in partnership with the analyst, field team, sales operations, information technology, and external stakeholders.
• Train field team and/or health care providers on CT and other imaging modality acquisition and interpretation and provide guidance on case planning strategy execution.
• Responsible for entering data for case planning measurements into CRM software.
• Identify gaps and provide recommendations on CT acquisition process improvements.
• Design and develop training content relevant to image analysis for stakeholders (e.g., field support team and/or health care professionals).
• Assist in the execution of quality assurance processes and other process improvements for team members (e.g. field teams).
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions with field team to review challenging cases to identify process improvement optimization.

Benefits

• Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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