Field Clinical Specialist

The role

This is a patient-facing clinical role in a Class III medical device environment. You will provide clinical nursing support for patients receiving mechanical circulatory support and educate patients, families, and nursing staff.

What you will do

• Provide specialized clinical nursing support for patients receiving mechanical circulatory support
• Deliver patient and family education on device management, alarm response, and discharge protocols
• Train nursing staff at implanting centers in MCS patient care competencies
• Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams to develop and review patient management protocols
• Participate in patient assessment and post-operative follow-up in conjunction with the medical team
• Support the development of nursing-focused educational content for the LMS platform

Required qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cardiac surgery, cardiology, or critical care nursing
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver clinical education programs for multidisciplinary audiences
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex clinical concepts for patients, families, and staff
• Can-do attitude
• Big-picture thinking
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Willingness to travel regularly to implanting center sites
• Flexibility for on-call clinical support

Nice to have

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree
• Prior exposure to mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO, or TAH)
• Experience with LMS platforms or digital learning content development

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off

About the company

BiVACOR is developing the world’s most advanced total artificial heart. They are an equal opportunity employer.