Sr Spec, Clinical Imaging

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

Key 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

Education and Experience:
Other: in 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 scientificPrevious in-hospital and/or industry clinical echocardiographic experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred



Additional Skills:
• 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
 

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.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $108,000 - $153,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

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.