Northwestern Medicine · 1 week ago
Prof EP Ablation Specialist - EP Lab Full-time Days
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to a patient-first approach. The Professional EP Ablation Specialist will provide clinical support and education to healthcare professionals, assist in technical problem-solving, and ensure optimal equipment use during procedures.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians before and during procedures to assist in selecting the optimal equipment to be utilized
Provides guidance, training, direction, and hands on demonstrations to physician, technician and other hospital personnel
Assist in the development of product training regarding all three dimensional, electro-anatomical mapping systems as well as other accessory equipment
Troubleshoot technical problems and systems issues
Determine technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution
Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations
This position will also require the individual to assess customer needs and recommend solutions in accordance with product specifications and customer specifications
Research and test new equipment prototype devices and products, ensure that prototype equipment devices meet all company specifications and guidelines
This person will need to have thorough knowledge of all company products, policies, and procedures
The incumbent will participate on teams to develop, implement, and improve processes and procedures
The ability to handle multiple-tasks with an attention to detail and prompt follow through is a must
You will quickly become an extension of a collaborative field force and EP lab team
Pivotal to your success will be your ability to develop effective working relationships with the customers, with whom you'll interact on a regular basis
The qualified candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong computer skills experience with quality compliance are a plus
Basic EP Study Procedure: Knowledge of catheters for use during basic EP procedures
The ability to recognize the catheters location under x-ray
Identify and analyze the catheters position by using intracardiac recordings and the ability to record the baseline intervals (ex: HIS, RV, HRA and CS)
The ability to operate a recording system and the stimulator system
Atrial Flutter Procedure: Knowledge of catheters for use during atrial flutter procedures
The ability to recognize the catheters location under x-ray
Identify and analyze the catheters position by using intracardiac recordings
The ability to operate a recording system and stimulator system
Provide assistance to the physicians by mapping the locations of their catheters with advanced mapping systems
Also assists the physicians in directing the placement of ablation lesions
The mapping system gives the physician a 3D image of the heart structure
Atrial Fibrillation Procedure: The atrial fibrillation is an extension of a basic EP study
The ability to use Intracardiac echo to allow the physician the ability to visually maneuver across the heart septum by making a small puncture to allow insertion of catheters to the left side for accessibility to the pulmonary veins
The ability to read right and left-sided blood pressures on a recording system to assist the physician in successfully crossing the heart septum
Operate advanced 3D mapping systems to guide the physician to pulmonary vein and properly place ablation lesions
Procedures: Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia and RVOT procedures all need the same responsibilities as the ones above
Serves as the primary analytical resource for the user/customers and vendors regarding issues of application deployment, work flow, and overall system effectiveness
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of advances and changes in the industry and looks for opportunities to apply these to hospitals needs
Maintains solid technical competence for assigned systems while gasping the integration and interaction of all supported systems
Provides diagnostic skills and expertise to coordinate problem determination and solution, including vendors and manufacturers
Facilitates the smooth introduction of change while reducing risk and, hence, disruptions to the production environment
Monitors production environment to ensure measurements defined by Quality Management Standards are being met
Where opportunities exist to improve, identify and seek timely resolution
Monitors and maintains the physical data center environmental to ensure proper placement of equipment, with appropriate electrical and cooling capacities
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of technical experience with Electrophysiology mapping and application systems
A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in cardiac medicine, cardiovascular physiology or electrophysiology
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Biosense Webster Carto certification
St. Jude ESI certification
Echo Certification
Cryocath Certification
Obtaining IBHRE (NASPE) certification in cardiac electrophysiology within 3 years from the date of hire
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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