Clinical Imaging Associate Specialist, Clinical Imaging Academy TMTT

Clinical Imaging Associate Specialist, Clinical Imaging Academy, TMTT, Irvine, Ca

Are you seeking a position that brings you to the cutting edge of innovation? We have an exceptional Clinical Imaging Program for you to join a pioneering medical device team ambitiously designing transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies from scratch! This program offers the opportunity to train within various unique job functions and make a significant difference with your imaging background.

Edwards is the worldwide leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. Within the Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit, our vision is to lead and transform treatment for patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease with a diversified portfolio of valve repair and replacement therapies.

Cardiac Imaging is a critical element of our ability to lead and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Part of our vision is to invest broadly and extensively in our talent to continue to be an industry frontrunner in imaging knowledge and expertise.

We have developed a year-long program for early-career Cardiac Sonographers who are interested in cutting-edge structural heart and valve therapy to gain experience across our case support, patient screening, clinical development, quality, and imaging development teams, leading to a fulfilling and breakthrough career at Edwards.

This position is based in Irvine. Comprehensive relocation packages are available.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates, Bachelors or higher in Cardiac Sonography from an Accredited Program
• RCS or RDCS Certification required
• 1-3 Years of Clinical Experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Experience with Philips, GE and/or Siemens Echo Machines preferred

Additional Skills and General Expectations:

• Highly Effective Communication Skills
• Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Electronic Data Transfer Systems
• Desire to get your hands-on with Procedure Support, Image Analysis, and in-depth training and learning to become a highly impactful Industry Imaging Expert

TMTT Clinical Academy Overview – Month 1

The Clinical Academy has developed a crucial onboarding educational program to prepare you for the job function assignments. This program will provide the foundational knowledge of our products and procedures, imaging techniques, clinical programs, and functional teams.

This impactful hands-on learning program will provide the support to ensure success as a Clinical Imaging Associate Specialist.

Edwards TMTT Clinical Imaging Academy: (14 weeks per rotation)

Patient Screening

Collaborate with a large team of Edwards sonographers as we work together to analyze TTEs and TEEs to help physicians make decisions about which patients should be allowed in our clinical mitral and tricuspid valve trials. Learn advanced CT imaging skills as we work extensively with cutting-edge imaging software to map out coronary and structural heart anatomy.

Case Support

Gain valuable experience working within our Case Support and Training team as we deliver our transformative Tricuspid and Mitral Therapies to patients. Partner with trainers as we train Physicians at our Clinical Sites on the use of our devices, with simulators and bench-top models. Work alongside our Clinical Imaging Specialists as they proctor cases from the echo side of the room, using advanced imaging techniques and 3D MPR to guide the procedure with TEE. This is the frontline for advancing our TMTT Portfolio through our clinical research!

Field travel nationwide up to 50%

Medical Affairs

Dive into the Clinical Development Team in early-stage product and procedural development, and work with Imaging Development partners to understand innovative imaging technology as it is used for our current and future TMTT Programs.

Quality Complaints Investigation

Work closely with Clinical Imagers to confront and solve clinical challenges as we treat patients and ensure the highest quality of our products and procedures.

At the conclusion of the Clinical Imaging Academy rotations, you will have the opportunity to seek roles within the business functions and expand your career with Edwards TMTT.

We align our overall business objectives with performance, offering competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide range of benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $64,000 to $91,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.