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Clinical Specialist – Coronary & Vascular Therapies

2/9/2026

Provide hands-on clinical support during live coronary cases and educate physicians on product features and best practices. Maintain relationships with cardiologists and cath lab staff while coordinating case coverage across the territory.

Salary

100000 - 120000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Location
Philadelphia, PA
Territory: NJ/ PA
Candidates must live Philadelphia Metro area- Relocation not an option.


Overview
We are seeking a field-based Clinical Specialist to support interventional cardiology procedures across the assigned market. This role is highly clinical and customer-facing, focused on in-procedure support, product education, and driving adoption of advanced coronary technologies within the cath lab.


The ideal candidate brings a strong cath lab clinical background combined with experience supporting medical device products in live cases. This is not a quota-carrying sales role, but close collaboration with cardiologists and cath lab teams is essential.


Key Products Supported
• Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
• Coronary catheters
• Stents
• Balloons


Compensation
Base salary range: $100,000 – $120,000
Bonus: $30,000
Total on-target earnings: $130,000 – $150,000
Car allowance provided


Travel Requirements
Approximately 70–75% travel
3–4 overnight stays per week, depending on case volume and territory needs
Schedule flexibility required to support live procedures


Primary Responsibilities
• Provide hands-on, in-procedure clinical support during live coronary cases
• Support interventional cardiologists and cath lab staff with device usage, best practices, and procedural workflows
• Serve as a clinical expert on coronary anatomy, PCI workflow, and cath lab procedures
• Educate physicians and clinical teams on product features, benefits, and proper use
• Support product adoption and ongoing clinical education within assigned accounts
• Coordinate case coverage across the territory and adapt schedules based on procedural demand
• Maintain strong relationships with cardiologists, cath lab leadership, and hospital staff

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a Clinical Specialist in the medical device industry, specifically supporting interventional cardiology procedures
  • Active or recent clinical background as a Cath Lab RN, RCIS, or Cath Lab Technologist
  • Direct, hands-on experience supporting coronary procedures, including PCI workflow and coronary anatomy
  • Proven experience providing in-procedure, hands-on clinical support during live cath lab cases
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with interventional cardiologists and cath lab teams in a procedural environment
  • Required experience with IVUS technology, including live case support and physician education
  • Hands-on exposure to coronary disposable products, including catheters, balloons, and stents
  • Ability to function in a non-quota, clinical-facing role focused on education, adoption, and procedural support
  • Willingness and ability to travel 70–75% within the assigned territory, including frequent overnight travel
  • Must reside within the the Philadelphia Metro area.


No "Job Hoppers"


Key Skills
Clinical SupportInterventional CardiologyProduct EducationCoronary AnatomyPCI WorkflowCath Lab ProceduresDevice UsageBest PracticesProduct AdoptionClinical EducationRelationship ManagementIVUS TechnologyCoronary Disposable ProductsHands-On ExperienceTravel FlexibilityTeam Collaboration
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