Description
Job Title: Senior Imaging & Testing Specialist
Location: Fremont CA
Schedule: Onsite Opportunity
Contract: 18 months to start with potential for extension
Pay Rate: $88/hr
Position summary:
The Senior Imaging & Testing Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization
of advanced imaging systems that support the development of innovative Neurovascular endovascular
therapies. This role partners closely with R&D, Clinical, Marketing, and Medical Education teams to
execute bench-top, simulated-use, and non-human vascular testing of medical devices throughout the
product development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate combines expertise in angiography imaging systems, laboratory operations,
radiation safety, and endovascular procedure workflows to support high-quality testing environments
that accelerate innovation and support successful product development.
Essential duties & responsibilities: (detailed description)
Advanced Imaging & Laboratory Operations
- Operate and optimize monoplane and biplane fluoroscopy imaging systems to support R&D and
bench-top device testing.
- Support advanced imaging applications, including 2D and 3D angiographic visualization, vessel
roadmapping, and imaging acquisitions.
- Perform system setup, calibration, software updates, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of
imaging equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and technical service providers to resolve equipment issues and maintain
operational readiness.
- Maintain imaging system documentation, compliance records, and medical physicist reports.
Preclinical Device Testing Support
- Prepare, assemble, and maintain in vitro vascular models used for device evaluations.
- Support simulated-use testing, proof-of-concept studies, design verification activities, physician
events, and product demonstrations.
- Provide technical expertise on imaging workflows and endovascular procedural techniques during
device evaluations.
Laboratory Readiness & Inventory Management
- Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
- Support inventory of bench-top testing supplies, consumables, and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure testing spaces are appropriately configured for R&D activities, physician events, and internal
training.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a culture of safety and compliance within all laboratory operations.
- Support radiation safety programs, dosimetry monitoring, personal protective equipment (PPE)
compliance, and ALARA practices.
- Ensure laboratory activities comply with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a subject matter expert for fluoroscopic imaging systems, and angiography suite operations.
- Provide guidance to teams regarding imaging best practices and capabilities.
Education & special trainings:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Biomedical
Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Relevant technical certifications in imaging, radiologic technology, or cardiovascular technology are
preferred.
Qualifications experience:
- Experience operating angiography, fluoroscopy, catheterization laboratory, or interventional imaging
systems.
- Experience with Philips Azurion, Siemens ICONO, GE, or similar imaging platforms is highly desirable.
- Experience healthcare technology environments is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with endovascular, neurovascular, peripheral vascular, or interventional procedural
workflows is highly desirable.
Physical & mental requirements:
- Ability to lift, carry, and move laboratory equipment, vascular models, and testing supplies up to 15
pounds.
- Ability to wear radiation protection equipment for extended periods during testing activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform laboratory setup and cleanup activities as required.