As one of the world's leading manufacturers of cardio- and endovascular medical devices, BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries by its global workforce. The work of our committed, highly specialized, exceptionally skilled employees results in crucial advancements in the world of cardiology and changes the lives of patients every day.
BIOTRONIK is seeking a Field Clinical Specialist (FCS) to join our team in Terre haute, Indiana, with additional opportunities available in other locations (see our website for details). As a Field Clinical Specialist, you will provide essential technical and clinical support for BIOTRONIK's bradycardia and tachycardia product lines within your assigned territory. This role involves offering expertise and support to physicians, the sales team, and other cardiac pacing professionals through education, follow-up, implant support, in-service training, and more.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will collaborate with local sales representatives to ensure seamless support for our products and services. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care while representing BIOTRONIK with professionalism and dedication.
Responsibilities
Provide pacemaker & ICD follow-up to Biotronik patients and physician customers.
Provide pacemaker & ICD implant support within area of geographic responsibility.
Provide in service training to physician, nursing and technical hospital staff.
Train peers in cardiac pacing and Biotronik products
Provide technical and administrative support when required for clinical studies and scientific studies. This may include collection of patient data, support clinical sites and/or patient support.
Poses strong administrative skills to insure all necessary paper work associated with implant or follow-up or associated with data collection for clinical/scientific studies is correct.
Maintain a competent and current level of knowledge in cardiac pacing, defibrillators and electrophysiology in general.
Maintain a comprehensive product and technical knowledge of all BIOTRONIK bradycardia and tachycardia products.
Competency in all aspects of ICD implant and follow-up. FCS candidates that are not certified must demonstrate technical proficiency and implant certification within six months of hire date.
Maintain or obtain North AMERICAN Society of Pacing & Electrophysiology (IBHRE) certification. FCS that are not certified must become certified within two years of hire date.
Maintain a comprehensive product and technical knowledge of competitive products including features, functions and benefits.
Assist the sales representative when working within a specific sales territory.
Provide on-call coverage 24 hours per day and up to 7 days per week. Weekend call schedules shall rotate based on territory schedule. Scheduling is the responsibility of the Director of Sales. The FCS must carry a pager and be available at all times when on call.
Provide implant and follow-up coverage to Sales Representatives when he/she is unavailable or in training.
FCS may be required to travel and provide implant support anywhere within the Area Sales Director's defined sales territory. Cross-over coverage during emergencies may be necessary.
Out of town travel is expected to be no more than 30%.
All other duties as assigned.
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Nursing, Physiology, Biology, Bio-Engineering, Exercise Science or similar.
Minimum of three years of experience working in cardiac cath lab, EP lab, or pacing business with specific emphasis on pacemaker and ICD support.
Pacemaker implantation and/or follow up experience.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of the Company.
Travel/Availability Requirements
Provide 24-hour, 7 day a week on-call territory coverage (including holidays, weekends, evenings)
Available/willing to work/travel weekends and evenings
Ability to travel outside of assigned territory with ease, as needed
Continuous verbal and written communication
Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned Territory
Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Frequent 2-handed lifting of up to 40 lbs. from floor to chair/table and from one to another surface at approximately the same level.
Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day.
Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
Ability to effectively use a mobile phone, PC, keyboard and mouse.
Frequent bending/stooping, squatting and balance.
Are you interested? Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.
Location: Terre Haute, Indiana
Apply now under: www.biotronik.com/careers
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
