Senior Specialist, Clinical Imaging, TMTT

Edwards Lifesciences; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Specialist, Clinical Imaging to analyze imaging modalities for the TMTT US commercial team. You will support case planning for EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve procedures and coordinate with field teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role is remote for US-based candidates with occasional travel to Irvine, CA. Requires 7+ years of in-hospital echocardiography experience and CT imaging proficiency, with RDCS/RCS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field.
• Minimum 7 years' hospital echocardiography experience.
• Cardiac imaging accreditation (RDCS or RCS) preferred.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 3D CT reconstructions for case planning and anatomy suitability.
• Provide comprehensive imaging reports for case planning.
• Perform advanced CT reconstructions to support planning and outcomes.
• Enter case planning measurements into CRM and track progress across platforms.
• Train field team on CT and imaging modality acquisition and interpretation.
• Identify gaps and recommend CT acquisition process improvements.
• Design training content for imaging stakeholders.
• Support QA processes and process improvements for the team.
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions to optimize workflows.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Imaging analysis

CT reconstruction

CRM data entry

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field

Cardiac imaging accreditation (RDCS or RCS) preferred

Tools

TomTec

3Mensio

Xcelera

Vitrea

Circle VI

Job description

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient's unmet clinical needs. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

As a Senior Specialist, Clinical Imaging you will be responsible for the analysis of multiple imaging modalities for the case planning team for the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) US commercial team. This position will play a key role in supporting the case planning needs for the EVOQUE Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Therapy US field team for achievement of exceptional procedural outcomes.

Role is remote, open to US based candidates. Occasional travel for training and department meetings at Irvine CA corporate headquarters required.

How you'll make an impact:

• Analyze 3D Computed Tomography reconstruction for cases for BU case planning to determine measurement suitability for anatomy for BU implantation.
• Provide comprehensive imaging report for case planning purposes.
• Perform CT reconstructions that are beyond the scope or experience of the field team in support of case planning to optimize patient outcomes.
• Responsible for tracking case planning process through multiple technical platforms in partnership with the analyst, field team, sales operations, information technology, and external stakeholders.
• Train field team and/or health care providers on CT and other imaging modality acquisition and interpretation and provide guidance on case planning strategy execution.
• Responsible for entering data for case planning measurements into CRM software.
• Identify gaps and provide recommendations on CT acquisition process improvements.
• Design and develop training content relevant to image analysis for stakeholders (e.g., field support team and/or health care professionals).
• Assist in the execution of quality assurance processes and other process improvements for team members (e.g., field teams).
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions with field team to review challenging cases to identify process improvement optimization.

What you'll need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria required
• Minimum 7 years' experience of previous in-hospital clinical echocardiographic experience required
• Relevant cardiac imaging accreditation (e.g., RDCS or RCS) preferred
• Able to travel up to 10%

What else we look for (preferred):

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with imaging analysis software (e.g. TomTec, 3Mensio, Xcelera, Vitrea, Circle VI, etc.)
• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, MRI, etc.)
• Moderate to advanced knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Demonstrates professional 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
• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation
• Strict attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs.
• Commitment to following all company policies and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety guidelines

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.