Clinical Specialist

Edwards Lifesciences

Clinical Specialist supporting Edwards Lifesciences’ Cordella PA Sensor System for heart-failure care. Training clinicians, troubleshooting devices, and supporting implant procedures across Southern California.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical device support, particularly with the Cordella PA Sensor System, and possesses strong clinical knowledge in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Capable of delivering effective training, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

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Clinical Education ProgramsCardiovascular Anatomy KnowledgeMedical Device Regulatory RequirementsMS Office Suite ExpertiseProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Valve CrimpingCase ManagementPre-Case PlanningPost-Case ManagementData AnalysisField Service ActivitiesTechnical SupportClinical ExperienceAcute Care EnvironmentTherapy Awareness Program Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal Relationship SkillsConsultative SkillsCritical Thinking SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Industry Keywords

CardiologyMedical DevicesPatient SupportCustomer SatisfactionEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Cardiologists, nurses, cath lab staff, and patients in the effective use of the Cordella PA Sensor System
Attend and support implant procedures inside and outside the assigned territory
Maintain contact with customers to evaluate clinical and educational needs
Lead internal meetings to identify root causes of field issues
Lead site meetings, including site initiation visits
Perform on-site training for physicians, heart failure staff, research staff, and cath lab staff
Perform on-site field service activities and troubleshooting
Represent IHFM at conferences and symposiums
Initiate site contacts and provide technical and clinical support to customers and patients
Collaborate with other departments on company direction, new product development, and customer satisfaction
Engage in training, troubleshooting, data analysis, and field service activities under the guidance of the Area Sales Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree or equivalent in Nursing or related field
5 years of experience related to medical devices, cath lab, and/or clinical experience in an acute care environment
Expertise in MS Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills
Consultative and relationship management skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of valve crimping, case management, pre-case planning, post-case management, Therapy Awareness Program management, and clinical education programs
Understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology, and physiology relevant to Edwards medical products
Understanding of medical device regulatory requirements, documents, device accountability, and adverse event reporting
Understanding of the clinical value of Edwards products and ability to articulate their value to customers
Ability to develop and manage programs suited to local markets
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment and represent the organization on specific projects
Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships
Adherence to company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules
Ability to attend implant procedures, site meetings, conferences, and perform on-site customer support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
Wide variety of benefits programs for employees and their families