at Abbott in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
+ An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
+ A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This is a remote/home office position within our Structural Heart division. The selected candidate can work in the Eastern or Central time zones.
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
The job purpose of the Imaging Specialist role is to perform analysis of Computed Tomography studies and other imaging modalities to assist in achieving the best possible patient outcomes with the Portico TAVI (TAVR) device through thorough pre-case planning. The Imaging Specialist will be responsible for creating physician-facing reports for TAVI (TAVR) valve sizing and case planning using the 3Mensio software. In addition, the Imaging Specialist will work with the training team to assist in content development as needed for field and customer training. This role will work closely with the field organization and HCPs and will consult with marketing, quality, R&D and other structural heart business franchises as needed.
What You’ll Work On
+ Analyze CTs for moderately complex cases and provide the commercial team timely reviews to assist in pre-case planning and help determine suitability for Portico implantation.
+ Assess when to consult with physician proctors based on case complexity.
+ Assist in training stakeholders (field team and/or HCPs) on CT imaging acquisition and interpretation.
+ Assist in developing training content relevant to imaging procedures and image analysis for stakeholders (field team and/or HCPs).
+ Identify gaps and provide recommendations on CT acquisition process improvements.
+ Participate in professional education conventions, proctor and investigator meetings, full team trainings and on-site imaging training at hospitals as needed.
+ Participate in national sales meetings, regional and local field meetings, and internal training as needed.
+ Answer queries and troubleshoot technical issues as required.
+ Mentoring and training field clinical team members to increase team productivity and achieve goals.
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in a science or technology field with 5 years of imaging experience OR Associate degree or certification in imaging modality certification (e.g., American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)) and 7 years of imaging experience.
+ 5-10 years of related clinical and/or medical industry work experience with in-depth knowledge of structural heart, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and/or critical care medicine.
+ Strong working knowledge in heart valve replacement and repair, transcatheter structural heart technologies, echocardiography, cardiovascular hemodynamics, and heart failure medicine.
+ Significant experience working in a clinical setting and being integrally involved in delivering care directly to patients.
+ Significant experience utilizing image viewing and processing software (e.g. 3Mensio, OsiriX, Vitrea, Circle, etc.) for CT and/or Echo Analysis.
+ Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently by taking into account multiple points of view.
+ Ability to properly demonstrate & educate on how to use CT software and image transfer.
+ Solid knowledge of relevant imaging equipment operation (CT scanner and TAVI protocols).
+ Understanding of cardiac & vascular anatomy and TAVI (TAVR) procedure access options.
+ Ability to travel up to 60%.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Comprehensive understanding of risk indications and TAVI society guideline recommendations
+ Ability to work within a team and as a senior individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
+ Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
+ Demonstrated skill and tactfulness in working as a cross-functional team member.
+ Well-organized and self-motivated with an ability to initiate and follow through on assignments.
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- Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com