Specialist, Commercial Patient Screening

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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Perform analyses of Computed Tomography (CT), Transesophageal Echo (TEE), and Transthoracic Echo (TTE) imaging modalities to support field team and health care professionals for commercial case planning evaluations.
• Perform imaging analyses (CT, TEE, TTE) for case planning purposes, prepare comprehensive reports, and provide expert assessments on device implantation feasibility to the field team based on specific anatomical characteristics and measurements.
• Identify gaps and provide recommendations on CT and/or TEE acquisition process improvements.
• Provide training to field team members and healthcare providers on imaging acquisition and interpretation, as well as offer guidance for implementing case planning strategies.
• Develop and deliver training materials focused on image analyses, tailored to meet the needs of key internal and external stakeholders such as field support teams and physicians.
• Responsible for tracking case planning process through multiple technical platforms in partnership with the analyst team, field team, sales operations, information technology, and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for entering case planning measurement data into CRM software.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance procedures and contribute to ongoing process enhancements for team members, including field teams.
• Engage in knowledge transfer sessions with the field team to review complex cases and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related scientific or technical field +3 years previous in-hospital clinical echocardiography experience; Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related scientific or technical field +5 years previous in-hospital clinical echocardiography experience
• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) through ARDMS or RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) through CCI required

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification through CCI
• Previous industry experience
• Interventional echo-navigation imaging experience, particularly 3D TEE & MPR
• Strong understanding of cardiac structures in 3D space
• Previous experience analyzing and interpreting TEE MPR imaging
• Substantial knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (e.g. 2D or 3D TTE/TEE/ICE, CT, etc.)
• Fundamental knowledge of CT imaging concepts
• Proficient in imaging analysis software (e.g. TomTec, 3Mensio, EchoPac,, Circle VI, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to cardiovascular imaging
• Able to effectively guide and instruct other imaging specialists in clinical settings on effective imaging equipment operation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Requires strong diplomacy, influencing and relationship management skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team environment, fostering collaboration between inter-departmental teams, HCPs and KOLs
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines

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.

The base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, 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.