Sr. Clinical Education Specialist, CardioMEMS - Portland

The Heart Failure Therapy Specialist provides technical, clinical, educational and sales support to ensure safe adoption and growth of the Abbott Heart Failure technologies.

• Provide clinical expertise for current Heart Failure and targeted centers
• Provide technical support in accordance with the instructions for use/trial protocol, and best-practices to facilitate procedural consistency and best clinical outcomes
• Collaborate and strategize with territory team in achieving sales targets and implementing business plans
• Supports and develops strategic implanting centers and educating healthcare providers on indications for Heart Failure portfolio products
• Educates physicians, nurses, educators, and other health care providers on the indications and selection of patients that are candidates for Heart Failure therapy
• Provide product and therapy technical support and service, including consultation at staff in-services and physician seminars
• Coordinate/deliver/implement programs and resources at the local level to facilitate market expansion and Heart Failure therapy access
• Provide market intelligence for fine-tuning of therapy training and expansion plans
• Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated Heart Failure procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post Heart Failure procedures
• Develops and maintains comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge
• Understands current published Heart Failure and relevant literature
• Recognizes and understands competitive products, industry trends, and Heart Failure portfolio
• Liaison with marketing for technology improvements and next generation needs
• Complete administrative reporting as assigned
• Exercises judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status
• Uses best business practices to ensure success and cost effectiveness in areas of responsibility
• Ensures employee compliance with Abbott policies and practices

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (RN, BSN, PA, NP) or equivalent/related experience
• 3-5 years clinical Heart Failure experience or equivalent
• A comprehensive ability to analyze and evaluate technologically complex devices
• Ability to work with others effectively
• Ability to prepare and present effectively written and verbal communications
• Thorough familiarity with medical device industry policies, operations and procedures
• Documented record of delivering strategic marketing information
• Expert verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and applications, such as, Microsoft Office

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit

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