Clinical Validation Engineer – Sonographer

Jobtailor; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bothell, WA is seeking an experienced Medical Ultrasound Clinical Engineer to collaborate with R&D on POCUS systems. You will drive clinical evaluations, validation, and testing to ensure safe, reliable devices meeting user needs.

The role requires strong ultrasound knowledge, 4–6 years of imaging experience, and certification readiness. Expect cross‑functional teamwork, data analysis, and travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in medical ultrasound imaging.
• Certification as RDCS/CCI/RDMS and GCP within 2 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure clinically diagnostic, safe systems that meet user needs.
• Plan, execute, analyze data, report and present clinical testing including evaluations, regression testing, and validation.
• Research and develop POCUS technology, clinical practices, and workflows.
• Advocate for customer user needs emphasizing reliability, durability, ease of use, and education.
• Refine and design state‑of‑the‑art point‑of‑care ultrasound technologies.
• Provide clinical input to cross‑functional teams to align requirements with workflows.
• Participate in risk assessments, service, and quality reviews.
• Scan and review new features, systems, and transducers.

Skills

Medical Ultrasound Imaging

Clinical Testing

Engineering Clinical Evaluations

Regression Testing

Clinical Validation

Data Analysis

POCUS Development

Ultrasound Applications

Clinical Workflows

Risk Assessments

Education

RDCS

CCI (RCS)

RDMS

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Tools

MS Office

Ultrasound Systems

Transducers

Job description

• Collaborate with product development teams throughout the R&D process to ensure systems are clinically diagnostic, safe, and meet user needs
• Plan, execute, analyze data, report, and present clinical testing, including engineering clinical evaluations, regression testing, and clinical validation
• Participate in research and development activities related to POCUS technology, trends, clinical practices, and workflows
• Advocate for customer user needs, emphasizing reliability, durability, ease of use, and education
• Refine and design state-of-the‑art point‑of‑care ultrasound technologies
• Optimize systems to meet user needs and ensure ease of use in collaboration with Ultrasound Engineering
• Research and capture clinical needs for POCUS system users
• Conduct and monitor research studies and protocols evaluating clinical features and workflows with end‑users
• Provide clinical input to cross‑functional teams to align requirements, testing, and reports with clinical workflows and user needs
• Participate as the clinical quorum member in risk assessments, service, and quality reviews
• Develop knowledge of product development processes
• Scan and review new features, systems, and transducers

Requirements

• RDCS and/or CCI (RCS) and/or RDMS
• TEE experience preferred
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in medical ultrasound imaging
• Previous medical device industry experience preferred
• Previous point‑of‑care ultrasound development preferred
• Previous experience with POCUS clinical applications preferred
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation required
• Good Clinical Practice Certification required within 2 months of hire
• Strong desire to expand/grow knowledge of ultrasound technology, workflows, and medical device development processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong PC and system skills, specifically in MS Office and ultrasound applications
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective planning and time management skills with a history of accountability and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to lift 25 lbs with or without accommodations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in medical ultrasound imaging, particularly in point‑of‑care ultrasound (POCUS) technology and clinical applications. Possesses strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid understanding of product development processes in the medical device industry.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• RDCS Certification
• Good Clinical Practice Certification
• Ultrasound Physics Knowledge
• Medical Device Industry Experience
• POCUS Clinical Applications Experience

Hard Skills

• Medical Ultrasound Imaging
• Clinical Testing
• Engineering Clinical Evaluations
• Regression Testing
• Clinical Validation
• Data Analysis
• Point‑of‑care Ultrasound Development
• Ultrasound Applications
• Clinical Workflows
• Risk Assessments

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• RDCS
• CCI (RCS)
• RDMS
• Good Clinical Practice Certification

Industry Keywords

• Point‑of‑care Ultrasound
• Clinical Practices
• Medical Device Development
• User Needs
• Clinical Evaluations

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Ultrasound Systems
• Transducers