VIP Preoperative Specialist I (Remote)

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Virtual Implant Positioning Preoperative Specialist I, who will be responsible for computer-aided design to critically analyze patient anatomy and generate pre-operative surgical plans for optimal instrument and subsequent implant placement for the Arthrex VIP (Virtual Implant Positioning) system. Support of new product development and maintenance of released products and systems. Join our talented team and help us stay focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving incoming patient CT Scans, documenting specific information, and processing CT scan data in 3D CAD software to create optimal implant assemblies “preoperative plans” for physician approval.
• Once physician approval has been achieved use CAD software to assemble and calibrate instruments to determine pre-operative plan and calibration requirements
• Work in a team environment to efficiently process orders in time for surgery
• Communicate with account managers and surgeons regarding anatomical landmark, implant and Instrument placement.
• Work with 3D CAD software for quality control and product creation purposes.
• Work with 3D printing technologies to create, and ship, 3D printed anatomical models upon physician request.
• Perform Quality Control procedures to ensure conformance.
• Reports progress and status of assignments on a timely basis.
• Supports regulatory, marketing, and product management with technical information as directed
• Coordinates with in-house manufacturing and 3D printing vendors to provide processing data and improvements.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or High School Diploma and 1 year equivalent related work experience required.
• Experience with 3D CAD software is required.
• Customer Service/ Customer Support experience preferred. 

Skills:

• Knowledge of MS Office required.

Knowledge:

Preferred use and/or application of basic CAD principles, theories, and concepts. (SolidWorks) Preferred knowledge of industry practices and standards for surgical procedures and instrumentation. Preferred knowledge of processing CTs including thresholding, segmentation, and anatomical landmarks.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

Discretion / Latitude:

Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.