Clinical Specialist

Summary

Join Penumbra as a Clinical Specialist and play a vital role in expanding Neuro & Peripheral Vascular Solutions in Western Australia. You will provide on-site clinical support for mechanical thrombectomy procedures, ensuring safe and effective delivery. Key responsibilities include training healthcare professionals, optimizing workflows, serving as a technical expert, and collecting data for quality improvement. This position requires a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a related field with 5+ years of experience and strong communication skills. The role involves significant travel and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Nursing, Allied Health, or related field with 5+ yrs of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams
• Proven ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support and guidance during mechanical thrombectomy, embolization and stenting procedures in Western Australia, collaborating closely with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• As required, provide on-site support and guidance during planned neuro and peripheral vascular procedures in South Australia
• Conduct training sessions and educational programs for healthcare professionals on the principles and best practices of mechanical thrombectomy, including device operation, patient selection, and procedural techniques
• Work closely with hospital staff to optimize procedural workflows and protocols related to mechanical thrombectomy, aiming to enhance efficiency and patient safety
• Serve as a technical expert on mechanical thrombectomy, embolization and stenting procedures, devices, and equipment, providing troubleshooting assistance and facilitating equipment maintenance and upgrades as needed
• Keep current on Penumbra new products or services being offered and give feedback to the corporate office on market receptivity, concerns or issues learned from the customers
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of competitive product innovations, sales promotions, catalogs and advertising for personal sales effectiveness and corporate market intelligence
• Collect and analyze procedural data, outcomes, and patient metrics related to mechanical thrombectomy cases, preparing reports and recommendations for quality improvement initiatives
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, including interventional radiologists, neurologists, vascular surgeons, nurses, and technicians, to ensure seamless coordination and communication during cases
• Maintain accurate records of sales expenses, customer files and field sales reports required, communicating required information as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of neuro and vascular anatomy, stroke/DVT/PE/ALI/AVF pathology, and thrombectomy devices
• Experience as a e.g., Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technologist, etc. in the relevant clinical specialty