Interventionalist

NAMSA pioneered the industry, NAMSA was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.

We have become the industrys premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization whose:
Mission is to make a scientific contribution to every medical device in the world.
Culture is passionately committed to the partnership between one another and our clients to improve and save lives through a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment.
Values have stood the test of time.
Above all else, conduct ourselves with integrity


Job Description:

Performs routine interventional procedures with adherence to protocol and standard operating procedures, and provides assistance as necessary for more complex interventional procedures
Performs accurate and timely recordkeeping consistent with the maintenance of all quality standards and client expectations.
Assists in the preparation of study protocols and other study documentation and reports.
Ensures catheterization laboratory animal procedures are carried out in compliance with regulatory agencies policies and institutional guidelines.
Provides operator feedback to clients on the performance of test materials.
Assists in promoting programs to potential clients.
Assists in training surgical Associates with respect to interventional matters and techniques.
Develops animal disease models where appropriate to test the efficacy of new therapies.
Assists with the development and implementation of plans and operations to streamline procedures, maximize efficiencies and reduce costs within the catheterization lab.
Reviews protocols and provides guidance on suitable animal models and appropriate technical procedures.
Trains and provides scientific supervision of catheterization lab Associates to ensure high quality standards.
Other duties as assigned


Qualifications & Technical Competencies:



Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Performs routine interventional procedures with adherence to protocol and standard operating procedures, and provides assistance as necessary for more complex interventional procedures
Performs accurate and timely recordkeeping consistent with the maintenance of all quality standards and client expectations.
Assists in the preparation of study protocols and other study documentation and reports.
Ensures catheterization laboratory animal procedures are carried out in compliance with regulatory agencies policies and institutional guidelines.
Provides operator feedback to clients on the performance of test materials.
Assists in promoting programs to potential clients.
Assists in training surgical Associates with respect to interventional matters and techniques.
Develops animal disease models where appropriate to test the efficacy of new therapies.
Assists with the development and implementation of plans and operations to streamline procedures, maximize efficiencies and reduce costs within the catheterization lab.
Reviews protocols and provides guidance on suitable animal models and appropriate technical procedures.
Trains and provides scientific supervision of catheterization lab Associates to ensure high quality standards.
Other duties as assigned


Qualifications and Skills

Three years' experience performing surgical and routine interventional procedures in a preclinical testing catheterization laboratory preferred.
Bachelor degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline required. Masters degree in a life science discipline preferred.


Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluoroscopy and faxitron x-ray imaging, and is required to wear protective lead clothing during all exposure. The employee regularly works with sharp objects, and is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals. The employee may, on rare occasion, be exposed to zoonotic diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand for extended periods wearing radiation protection apparel; bend and reach with hands and arms; lift, move and/or hold up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; and type/work at a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.


Working Conditions:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluoroscopy and faxitron x-ray imaging, and is required to wear protective lead clothing during all exposure. The employee regularly works with sharp objects, and is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals. The employee may, on rare occasion, be exposed to zoonotic diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand for extended periods wearing radiation protection apparel; bend and reach with hands and arms; lift, move and/or hold up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; and type/work at a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.