Sonographers & Ultrasound Techs – Take Your Skills Further

If you have experience in ultrasound imaging and are looking to expand your career, this position offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a medical technology setting, working with an innovative medical device alongside physicians in procedural environments.

In this role, you will:

• Use your ultrasound expertise in live procedures (TRUS-guided)
• Work directly with physicians in urology and radiation oncology
• Train providers on image-guided techniques
• Delivering a medical device/implant that increases a patient’s safety and quality of life during cancer treatment
• Grow into a Clinical Specialist role supporting a rapidly growing and innovative therapy

Ideal for sonographers and ultrasound professionals who enjoy physician interaction, are good communicators, and are looking for broader clinical involvement beyond traditional imaging roles

The focus of San Francisco, CA based Barrigel Procedural Specialist is to lead, assist and support all clinical activities related to the training of customers and sales personnel for Barrigel products and procedures. Facilitates the education of healthcare providers, with a strong emphasis on ultrasound-guided (TRUS) imaging and procedural technique, with regard to the science behind, and appropriate medical use of Barrigel for perirectal spacing prior to radiation therapy. This includes didactic training, phantom training, live case proctoring and practitioner skill assessment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert regarding Barrigel, rectal spacing and radiotherapy within their sales area
• Communicate closely with the regional Area Director(s) and their sales teams to coordinate and execute territory case coverage and HCP training
• Consistently train, assess, and re-train (as needed) Barrigel sales representatives on Barrigel injection technique
• Support online training initiatives for customers as required
• Proctor customer phantom training for customers in coordination with Area Director prioritization and the Barrigel training curriculum
• Attend and support OR-based patient Barrigel cases, using real-time ultrasound imaging to guide technique and physician performance
• Schedule and prioritize work flow in conjunction with Head of Barrigel Development and Area Directors
• Attain all necessary certifications to maintain consistent OR access
• Utilize and develop expertise in Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) to guide physicians during procedures and training
• Work strategically with each regional Spacing Consultant to identify and build relationships with appropriate new targets to help same-site-sales growth
• Follow all clinical reporting protocols required by Palette, FDA or any other governing body as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• BA in Business (or related discipline such as Biology or sciences) or equivalent work experience / related practical experience
• Minimum of 5 years clinical training and/or sales experience within global Healthcare industry
• Ultrasound clinical experience strongly valued (especially TRUS or procedural imaging)
• Urology and/or Radiation Oncology medical device experience is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
• Strong strategic, analytical, and synthesis skills
• This position requires a dynamic hands-on professional who relishes a fast-paced environment, yet shows a detailed expertise of the product, procedure and provides solutions in time-critical situations
• Significant experience working with a wide variety of ultrasound platforms heavily preferred

Industry

• Familiar with GCP guidelines and is Certified
• Ability to work in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understands and follows Advamed guidelines as appropriate
• Updated vendor credentials for facility access (Vendormate, Reptrax et.)

Administrative

• Ability to work in clinical planning and tracking systems, and learn new systems readily
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
• Familiar with medical terminologies and imaging (Ultrasound, CT, MRI)
• Manages administrative responsibilities, such as e-mail, voicemail, expense reports, and activity reporting in a timely manner

Professional and Clinical

• Strong verbal communication, presentation and written skills to internal company personnel and external customers - Customer Focused
• Experience with training/proctoring physicians and clinical staff in medical devices
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with difficult people or situations
• Ability to work efficiently in high pressure environments with simultaneous demands
• Manage travel within approved budget for in-person training, in conjunction with remote proctoring
• Ability to travel domestically up to 50%

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50%