Posted 4mo ago

Sr. Surgical Specialist/Surgical Specialist

@ Glaukos
Aliso Viejo, California, United States
$109k-$142k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:logistical support, on-site support, training sessions
Requirements Summary:3-5 years industry experience; OR environment knowledge; strong communication; ophthalmology experience a plus; degree preferred.
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Assist with surgical training and support for clinical investigative sites, customers, and internal teams. Contribute to high-quality surgical training and outcomes for pre-market devices under study protocols by supporting training processes, materials, and on-site activities. May provide support for commercial product surgical training.

DIRECT DELIVERY OF SURGICAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT 

  • Provide logistical and hands-on support during surgical training sessions under the direction of senior trainers.
  • Assist with on-site surgical support for study surgeons during implantation and use of investigational products.
  • Help set up and prepare for didactic, dry lab, wet lab, and in-human surgical training sessions.
  • Record observations and report surgeon progress to senior team members; do not make competency determinations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of training activities as instructed.
  • Coordinate with Clinical Research to confirm product availability for study cases.
  • Support adherence to surgical and randomization processes by following senior staff guidance.
  • Assist in operating room activities as directed, including reporting potential adverse events to senior staff.
  • Maintain necessary accreditations and qualifications for operating room access.
  • Provide support for commercial product training as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with site staff and internal teams.

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER FUNCTIONS  

  • Assist senior trainers in conducting didactic, dry lab, and wet lab sessions for internal stakeholders.
  • Help prepare training materials and share updates provided by senior trainers.

COMPANY EXPERT IN SURGICAL APPLICATIONS 

  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide assistance on surgical aspects of products as directed.
  • Support early-stage product development activities by assisting senior staff during surgical training needs.
  • Provide remote assistance for RBMs, CRMs, and surgeons as needed, escalating all complex issues. 

SURGICAL TRAINING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT  

  • Collect feedback from surgeons and communicate observations to senior team members.
  • Assist in maintaining and organizing training materials

How You’ll Get There: 

  • 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Possess fundamental knowledge of operating room environment, sterile technique, and decorum.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons and OR staff.
  • Experienced with medical terminology; ophthalmology experience a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.
  • Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.
  • Bachelor's Degree in biological science, nursing or other health-related discipline preferred.

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Responsibilities

DIRECT DELIVERY OF SURGICAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT 

  • Provide logistical and hands-on support during surgical training sessions under the direction of senior trainers.
  • Assist with on-site surgical support for study surgeons during implantation and use of investigational products.
  • Help set up and prepare for didactic, dry lab, wet lab, and in-human surgical training sessions.
  • Record observations and report surgeon progress to senior team members; do not make competency determinations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of training activities as instructed.
  • Coordinate with Clinical Research to confirm product availability for study cases.
  • Support adherence to surgical and randomization processes by following senior staff guidance.
  • Assist in operating room activities as directed, including reporting potential adverse events to senior staff.
  • Maintain necessary accreditations and qualifications for operating room access.
  • Provide support for commercial product training as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with site staff and internal teams.

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER FUNCTIONS  

  • Assist senior trainers in conducting didactic, dry lab, and wet lab sessions for internal stakeholders.
  • Help prepare training materials and share updates provided by senior trainers.

COMPANY EXPERT IN SURGICAL APPLICATIONS 

  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide assistance on surgical aspects of products as directed.
  • Support early-stage product development activities by assisting senior staff during surgical training needs.
  • Provide remote assistance for RBMs, CRMs, and surgeons as needed, escalating all complex issues. 

SURGICAL TRAINING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT  

  • Collect feedback from surgeons and communicate observations to senior team members.
  • Assist in maintaining and organizing training materials

Qualifications

How You’ll Get There: 

  • 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Possess fundamental knowledge of operating room environment, sterile technique, and decorum.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons and OR staff.
  • Experienced with medical terminology; ophthalmology experience a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.
  • Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and professionalism.
  • Bachelor's Degree in biological science, nursing or other health-related discipline preferred.