Principal Perioperative Education Specialist - Mountain West and West Coast

What Impact You Can Make 

• Lead and strategize program implementation support for minimally invasive approaches & open concomitant procedures/programs with a focus on patient care management along the pathway, including disease state, anticoagulation recommendations and pain management discussions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive educational program focusing on the company's product(s) and perioperative patient management for clinicians, including PAT/ICU/step-down units, office-based staff and operating room within assigned geography.
• Drive the formulation and dissemination of clinical best practice resources for internal/external training and program development to include algorithms and protocols in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of a standardized clinical training pathway to support the safe and effective adoption of AtriCure innovative solutions for approved procedures and indications.
• Build and sustain relationships with clinicians, hospitals, and other key stakeholders to support clinical education objectives and to develop educational modules.
• Maintain expertise and knowledge in relation to AtriCure products and procedures, as well as current literature, key clinical papers, and trends in the industry.
• Collaborate closely with internal personnel to ensure all documentation related to HCP education is properly completed and submitted for the Company’s internal records system.
• Provide leadership and guidance with cross-functional teams for internal and external customer support, including training related activities.

 
What You Bring      

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Nursing, Health Sciences); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience. Clinical experience in the inpatient care unit specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular, interventional, or critical care, or in an outpatient cardiology-related clinic setting is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years medical device or pharma industry experience.
• Or, minimum of 7 years medical device or pharma industry experience.
• Experience in cardiac procedures with Atrial Fibrillation and left atrial appendage management is preferred
• Must exhibit a thorough working knowledge of typical hospital policies.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative patient management, minimally invasive approaches, and open concomitant procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of hospital staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor content to various audiences.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with internal personnel to execute Company strategy, including senior management and sales personnel.
• Proficient with Outlook and the Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Customer Relation Management (CRM) and expense tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong project management skills.
• Ability to travel 75%, including overnights and occasional weekends.

• Ability to pass account and hospital credentialing processes.

What We Offer in Return  

• Competitive Salary plus yearly bonus
• The base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $176,000 (high experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience and more).
• Car allowance, gas and cell phone reimbursement, expense account, stock
• Health care (medical, dental, vision, health savings account) and wellness programs
• 401K retirement savings plus match
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): We encourage your community and philanthropic involvement
• Extended Parental Leave
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on December 31, 2024

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