Field Technical Specialist

<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><h3><b>About Abbott</b></h3><h3><b>Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.<br /> </b></h3><h3><b>Working at Abbott<br /> </b></h3><h3><b>At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:</b></h3><ul><li><h3><b>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.<br /> </b></h3></li></ul><h3><b>In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.</b></h3><ul><li><h3><b>Complete pre-course reading and online training for mapping as outlined in the training guide within designated time.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Attend didactic training and online course work and complete exams as required.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Achieve EP 3D mapping certification by undertaking and completing a thorough in-house training program to allow you to support 3D mapping cases independently.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Operate the EnSiteX 3D Mapping system independently during ablation procedures across your assigned region ranging from simple to complex arrhythmias.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Be able to work independently as a mapper and ability to trouble shoot any issues as they arise.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Work to achieve sign off to C mapper level as per timelines outlined and continue training to minimum B mapper and where appropriate to A mapper.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b> Have a solid understanding of recording system (Claris) and be able to provide trouble shooting support to hospital technician, and where required be able to run recording system independently.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Develop a clear understanding of Power BI and Gem data entry. </b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Undertake sales skills training and engage with Territory Managers to understand the key objectives designed to drive business growth.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Develop relationships with KOL’s and Cardiac catheter Lab staff.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Conduct education/training to hospital staff.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Identify customer needs and communicate these to appropriate Territory Manager.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Maintain and update product knowledge including actively participating in internal and external training sessions.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Assisting colleagues with their mapping development, including supervision of new trainees or colleagues seeking to increase their mapping skills.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Assist with product marketing and launches.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Provide market feedback on product and competitor activity.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Comply with customer service and other administrative requirements within the required timeframe.</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Ensure maintenance of company property/assets.<br /> </b></h3></li></ul><h3><b>Qualifications and Experience Essential</b></h3><ul><li><h3><b>Tertiary qualifications in Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Science, Human Movement or related field (Coronary Care Nursing/Cardiac Technician) essential.</b></h3></li></ul><h3><b>Desirable</b></h3><ul><li><h3><b>Prior Electrophysiology experience</b></h3></li><li><h3><b>Cardiac training and working knowledge of ECG’s and cardiac monitoring</b></h3></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>N/A<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Support Services<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>EP Electrophysiology<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>Australia &gt; South Australia : Remote<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 20 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>