Clinical Associate

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b>About Abbott</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Working at Abbott</b></p><p>At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:</p><ul><li>Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li><li>Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.</li><li>An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, the <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freedom 2 Save</a> student debt program, and <a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FreeU</a> education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.</li><li>A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</li><li>A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Opportunity </b></p><p>Our Abbott story is one of delivering bold solutions in the face of complex healthcare challenges. At Abbott Electrophysiology (EP), we’ve been a leader for over 20 years, pioneering one of the first mapping systems, introducing the first contact force ablation catheter and creating a portfolio of products trusted in millions of procedures around the world. We have and will continue to redefine what’s possible in an evolving and challenging EP landscape. </p><p></p><p>When you join Abbott EP, you become part of a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to driving the EP space forward and helping people live longer, fuller lives. We are committed to building a foundation for our people to be successful, investing in their development and growth, and creating a diverse, inclusive culture that welcomes different perspectives, experiences and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">backgrounds.  </span></p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Work On</b></p><p>Working under general direction, provides engineering, sales, educational and technical support in response to field inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, patients, and field sales staff, involving EP products.  Performs work that involves a high degree of independence. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">appropriateness. Exercises</span> independent judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager. </p><p></p><p>As a Clinical Associate on the U.S. Abbott EP team, you will provide clinical and technical support in a hospital setting, utilizing EP technology in the treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias. You will join a high-functioning, collaborative team, partnering closely with  physicians and hospital staff to support the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms to achieve better patient outcomes. In this role, individuals will exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and performing day-to-day tasks. You will identify and routinely use the most effective, cost-efficient, and best business practices to execute processes, regularly communicating insights, feedback, and results to managers and team. Additional responsibilities include:  </p><ul><li>Gaining foundational knowledge of EP through a structured training program with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and practical application. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing regional EP procedural case coverage in an Electrophysiology lab and/or operating room setting.  </li></ul><ul><li>Acting as a clinical interface between the medical community and the business. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrating the ability to build and sustain credible clinical relationships with customers and sharing product expertise accordingly. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrating a thorough command of all EP products<u>,</u> including technical details, software utilization, and capabilities. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing engineering, sales, education, and clinical support on the safe and effective use of Abbott EP products, including cardiac mapping, diagnostic, and therapy systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Supporting EP Sales Representatives in the following areas: <ul><li>Collaborating with sales personnel; </li><li>Facilitating regional training seminars; </li><li>Participating in clinical studies/data collection; </li><li>Troubleshooting; and, </li><li>Leading/supporting new product in-service trainings and/or demonstrations to physicians, nurses, and sales <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">representatives. </span></li><li>Continuously develops engineering, sales and technical skills aligned with the overall territory strategy, including learning from senior sales personnel and management. </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Staying up-to-date on the latest industry developments, regulatory requirements, and maintains strong knowledge of company and competitor products, market trends, and strategic goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Providing management with feedback on market trends and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and guide next-generation product development. </li></ul><ul><li>Participating in occasional travel for in-person instruction and live procedure coverage. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.</li><li>Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Apply Now</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  </b><a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.abbottbenefits.com</span></a></p><p></p><p>Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us at <a href="http://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abbott.com</a>, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.facebook.com/Abbott</span></a>, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$50,700.00 – $101,300.00<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">     </p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>EP Electrophysiology<p style="text-align:inherit">        </p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States of America : Remote<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 50 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Minorities/Women/Individuals</span> with <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Disabilities/Protected</span> Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf</span><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf</span>

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