Field Clinical Engineer

About St. Jude Medical:

St. Jude Medical is dedicated to making life better for cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide through excellence in medical device technology and services.  The Company has five major focus areas that include:  cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology and neuromodulation.  Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, the Company employees approximately 10,000 people worldwide.  We are poised for continued growth.  The company was named by Fortune Magazine as ?One of America?s Most Admired Companies? in 2005 and by Forbes Magazine as ?One of America?s Best Managed Companies? in 2005.   

 

Our success depends on hiring talented people that can make immediate contributions to our growing organization.  We are currently looking for Field Clinical Engineers to join our field teams to complement our tremendous growth of our U.S. sales teams.  There are multiple positions available nationwide.

 

Job Summary:

Working under general supervision, is primarily responsible for field support of Clinical Research, accurate technical service/troubleshooting, collaborating with Sales representatives to develop business in the local territory, providing general Field Image Representation for St. Jude Medical and Field support to other departments, and serving as a technical conduit between customers and CRMD. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, coordinating and/or directing calibration work. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, a related field, or equivalent. Typically a minimum of three plus years of progressively more responsible relevant clinical work experience in cardiology, electro-physiology, or working with implantable ICD?s, pacemakers, or cardiac electro-physiology procedures. Must have demonstrated personal computer skills and be able to perform word processing/spreadsheet tasks to perform documentation, presentation, and analysis activities. Requires demonstrated written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, follow-up skills, and the ability to meet deadlines as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees, management, and customers. Must be able to handle multiple assignments. Must be able to perform in a diverse cross-functional team environment. Documented record of delivering research information which adds value to managements decision making process. Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable FDA regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks. Evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity required. Desired Requirements: An advanced credential in a relevant discipline/concentration. Professional Health Science certification or designation.

 

St. Jude Medical is an equal opportunity employer.  We value a diverse workforce across all spectrums, including opinion and experience.  We seek out creative, conscientious, confident individuals who thrive on taking initiative.  In return for those qualities, we offer outstanding compensation, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.  Qualified candidates may apply online via our website at www.sjm.com and reference position # 6918 or apply directly via the link below.  No agencies or phone calls, please.