Ultrasound Area Technology Specialist (AZ, UT, CO, WA) – Cardiac Sonographer - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: MedTech Sales Job Sub Function: Technical Sales - MedTech (Commission) Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Arizona (Any City), Colorado (Any City), Utah (Any City), Washington (Any City) Job Description: This is a field-based role available in multiple states within North America. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from various locations to apply and encourage you to review the following states where this opportunity is available: Arizona Utah Colorado Washington We are searching for the best talent for Ultrasound Area Technology Specialist. About Cardiovascular Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Certification in sonography, cardiology technology (E.g. IBHRE, RCES), for EP and ultrasound clinical experience is required.
• Managerial / supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral (including group presentations) and written communication skills, as well as solid organizational and time management abilities are required.
• The qualified candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office products is preferred.
• Must successfully complete all Company training programs and pass the Company certification process, as well as all customer mandated and vendor credentialing requirements.
• Must have and maintain advanced clinical knowledge of Intracardiac Echocardiography, general ultrasound techniques, interventional cardiology, and EP including significant experience with Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) procedures
• Must maintain clinical knowledge of healthcare industry, disease states, and therapeutic and institutional trends.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Live in the assigned geography is strongly preferred.
• Exempt position requiring the ability to establish an elastic and effective work schedule that accommodates frequent disruptions to routines with extremely flexible work hours to meet objectives and customer schedules.
• Advanced computer skills, and the ability to multitask without the direct oversight of manager.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% overnight locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Adheres to customer protective, safety, and security protocols.
• Must have valid driver's license in state of residence.
• Required to work in a laboratory setting near or with heavy equipment, ability to lift 60 lbs., and wear protective gear (i.e. lead aprons).

Nice To Haves

• Managerial / supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office products is preferred.
• Live in the assigned geography is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with RBDs/Territory Managers to develop & execute an account business plan that leads to adoption of BWI Acunav and associated BWI ULS systems for procedures requiring Ultrasound visualization of the LAA within a BWI sales Area.
• Develop physician ICE targets in collaboration with Area UCAS. Meet or exceed goals related to evaluation of ICE by new physicians.
• Accurately assess customer needs, opportunities, and potential barriers, at accounts where ICE for LAA visualization is being introduced and establish an adoption plan leading to business growth and sales goal attainment.
• Partner with Sales & ULS commercial marketing team to execute content for emerging and targeted areas of growth.
• Provide expert clinical product and technical assistance and training to physicians and EP/IC Lab Staff on the effective use of BWI's ULS systems and catheter equipment within an assigned area geography, and in a manner that leads to meeting and exceeding business goals.
• Organize and facilitate regular Area trainings related to targeting physicians utilizing TEE for LAA visualization for both UCAS and physicians.
• Partner with various stakeholders including Sales, Marketing and Global Education & Training to execute continual ULS specific education of all sales & clinical field personnel with a focus on ICE visualization of the LAA.
• Shares ULS best practices to increase value for customers and drive conversions from TEE to ICE.
• Develop & execute an internal workgroup-wide ICE for LAA certification plan that brings 100% of the group to the targeted level.
• Works in coordination with the NTM and Global Education & Training team to accurately assess the clinical skills of assigned area UCAS members and establish a prioritized clinical development plan leading to continual growth and business goal attainment.
• Educate assigned customers on all BWI ULS products to optimize effective usage by providing technical and clinical information and in-service trainings.
• Uses and coaches aligned area UCAS on consultative selling techniques to identify potential sales opportunities within the account.
• Creates awareness of BWI ULS solutions and facilitates Territory Manager (TM) and Ultrasound Clinical Account Specialist (UCAS) contact with the key decision makers to drive incremental business.
• Drives collaboration and maintains consistent, open lines of communication across the assigned responsibilities with the local team/Pod (i.e. TM and other CAS), as well as the support team (i.e. other EP/Ultrasound CAS, FSE, RBD/KAM) and other internal and external partners.
• Develop and share ULS specific best practices with US Field Sales and Service colleagues and internal partners.
• Develop and grow mutually beneficial customer relationships within and beyond the EP/IC lab, including, but not limited to physicians, nurses and technicians, clinical and hospital administrators and staff.
• Stays current on company ULS products instructions for use (IFU), best practices and technical troubleshooting, as well as relevant scientific clinical literature and new product information.
• Prioritize and appropriately respond to requests in a high-stress environment.
• Maintain composure and problem-solving focus during stressful interactions.
• Engage in diagnostic dialogue with multiple internal and external business partners and stakeholders.
• Formulate solutions based on dialogue and input gained during session.
• Respond daily to requests by email and voicemail from customers, practitioners and partners.
• Perform administrative work, including UCAS Field Visit Letters, training summaries, account documentation, compliance training requirements, expense reporting, and Company system input.
• As required, responds to requests for case support to customers for the operation and use of BWI distributed ULS equipment and imaging catheters.
• Sets appointments, presents clinical and technical information, and is present to provide technical support when requested.
• Communicates with counterparts, supervisor, and business partners to ensure efficiencies and open lines of communications.
• Maintain Safe Fleet standards according to Company guidelines.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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