Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years in medical device or clinical roles
Experience in the medical device industry
Valid driver's license with a clean record
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
Responsibilities
Educate physicians on device handling and implantation techniques
Coordinate training sessions and in-service education in hospitals
Provide clinical instructions to support patient care
Identify therapy adoption opportunities with sales teams
Serve as the expert on Edwards products for hospital staff
Offer real-time guidance during clinical implants
Document case observations for regulatory compliance
Collaborate with product development for feedback on devices
Benefits
Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development
Engagement in life-changing therapies
Supportive team environment
Potential for cross-training in additional therapies
Travel opportunities within a defined territory
Full Job Description
This Clinical Specialist will cover Pascal (mitral valve repair device) cases in an Oregon, Alaska and Boise, ID territory. Candidates based in Portland, OR preferred.
Field Clinical Specialists are hired to support a specific therapy or device within the TMTT portfolio, allowing for focused onboarding and deep clinical expertise. As the portfolio evolves, specialists are expected to cross-train and expand their support to additional therapies based on business needs and demonstrated proficiency. Successful candidates bring adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and a long-term mindset to advance life-changing therapies.
How you'll make an impact:
Educate physicians on device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to the equipment required for device implants
Coordinate one-on-one training sessions and in-service education programs in the hospital environment
Provide medical staff with clinical instructions to support the full continuum of patient care
Identify therapy adoption opportunities in collaboration with sales reps and managers in local geographies
Serve as the designated expert on Edwards products by sharing your knowledge and training hospital staff
Provide on-site, real-time guidance during clinical implants and proactively prepare contingency plans to address unforeseen occurrences
Document procedural case observations for regulatory requirements and ongoing continuous improvement
Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback on device features and new device development
What you'll need (Required):
An associate's degree in related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
Medical Device industry experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
A willingness to travel up to 75% (includes car, air, overnight)
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience in interventional cardiology/cardiac cath lab
Clinical experience in one following specialties or similar specialties such as: CV Sonography (RDCS/RDS), Nursing (NP/RN/BSN/MSN), Physician Assistant (PA-C), Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS/CVT/RTR/RCES/CST)
Interventional echo-navigation imaging expertise, specifically with 2D/3D TEE
MPR (multiplanar reconstruction) experience and CT-imaging experience
Cardiac surgery experience
Clinical engineering experience from industry-related positions that support clinical development and clinical case support
Strong knowledge in cardiovascular science and valvular heart disease processes
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
About Edwards Lifesciences Corp
Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. The company has manufacturing facilities at the Irvine headquarters, as well as in Draper, Utah; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico; and Singapore; and is building a new facility due to be completed in 2021 in Limerick, Ireland.
