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Abbott Field Technical Engineer in Helsinki, Finland
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.
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We are now looking for Field Technical Engineer / Clinical Application Specialist for our Electrophysiology Division in Finland.
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.
As a Field Technical Engineer/Clinical Application Specialist within our Electrophysiology (EP) team you will be responsible for providing expert support and advise on the use of the Abbott EP portfolio in Finland.
What You’ll Work On
Provide expert clinical consultation and support on the use of all EP products and their appropriate application during electrophysiological procedures in the hospital (catheter laboratory)
Maintain up to date technical knowledge of current and new therapies and technologies within the therapy area, including competitor devices, as well as a general understanding of the dynamics of the country healthcare market; discuss industry-specific flagship products and services
Resolve common customer problems and respond to unexpected customer requests with a sense of urgency and positive action
Proactively communicate information and discuss product placement and complex case support with colleagues; discuss whole range of Abbott EP products and services with physicians/hospital staff
Understand the business priorities of internal and external clients
Be aware and work against of sales targets and trends, marketing messages and describe desired or actual business results in measurable scales or terms
Your background
You can either be nurse with clinical experience in electrophysiology/cardiac rhythm management or a fresh graduate with a degree in a relevant technical or science related field with an interest to grow and become an expert in electrophysiology or a professional with a few years of experience from a relevant field.
You will go through an extensive training program to become certified on Abbott’s EP Products. To prepare you for the journey, you should have:
Willingness to learn and grow your expertise in electrophysiology
Familiarity with catheter lab and operating room procedures and protocol, strong cardiac anatomy & physiology knowledge preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiology, electro-physiology, or cardiac electro-physiology procedures
Ability to use engineering skills and abilities to interpret and solve complex clinical problems.
Strong communicationabilities with active listening skills and questioning techniques
A willingness to travel up to 75% of the time and ability to work autonomously; adapting work schedule to procedures’ duration and coping with irregular/uneven work days
Fluency in Finnish and English is a must
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
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.
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.
A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
How to apply?
If you are appealed by Abbott, looking for a job with meaning and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, please make your interest known. You can apply via our website (jobs.abbott.com) (https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en) with your CV and letter of application. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, please reach out recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com