PrepMD: Start A Rewarding Cardiac Medical Device Specialist Career

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What does a Medical Device Specialist do?

A cardiac medical device specialist provides procedural support, patient monitoring, and training and education. The clinical specialist enables the clinical and technical applications of medical devices by performing diagnostic tests during complex cardiac procedures including device implantations and electrophysiology mapping and ablation. The medical device specialist provides critical expertise to physicians and patients to ensure successful implantation and ongoing functionality of medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. EP Mapping clinical specialists enable successful cardiac electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedures. These clinical specialist jobs exist throughout the healthcare space, including cardiology specialty areas such as structural heart and interventional cardiology. Job opportunities exist at major medical device companies and healthcare systems anywhere in the country. A clinical specialist enjoys a dynamic role and a personally satisfying career while making a difference in the lives of patients.

PrepMD Training Program

Founded in 2009, PrepMD’s Cardiac Clinical Specialist 24-week training program prepares students to enter the competitive and rewarding cardiac medical device specialist career space. With national brand recognition for its quality cardiac training, staffing and remote monitoring services, PrepMD boasts ~500 graduates, hailing from 44 states, placed into 40 states, and an average starting compensation package of $83k. PrepMD training breaks down the barriers to entry into this career space! With a 98% placement rate, PrepMD Professionals provides placement services allowing our graduates to hit the ground running working for leading device companies and healthcare providers across the U.S. Our strict selection process, rigorous hands-on training focusing on cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), and related therapies such as structural heart and interventional cardiology, and world-class clinical partnerships prepare our graduates for success in highly desirable careers.

PrepMD gave me the baseline knowledge I needed in order to break into the highly competitive medical device industry.
AmandaInterventional Cardiology Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
Your promise was kept to us even during these tough times and here I am six months later and have a job before I even graduated.
AnthonyClinical Device Specialist, Bon Secours Health System
I went from knowing next to nothing about cardiac devices to immediately start working in the field as soon as I graduated.
BrendanClinical Device Specialist, Lee Health
PrepMD helped jumpstart my career in a field I most likely wouldn’t have been able to break into on my own.
BrittanyClinical Specialist, Medtronic
This is great for my career whether I stay in the CRM industry or not. Every day is a learning experience.
AaronDevice Technician, MGH
PrepMD provided a practical education with an avenue to a legitimate career path.
BrianField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
PrepMD has helped me get a leg up in the training process and a great foundation for a great career.
ChrisField Clinical Representative, Boston Scientific
PrepMD gave me the education and opportunities I needed to start my career in cardiac rhythm management.
DanSenior EP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD put me ahead of my colleagues who were starting in the field and coming from a different background.
DanCRM Clinical Specialist, Abbott
Come to PrepMD to work hard and start your medical device career. Where you go after prep is in your hands.
DavidTerritory Manager, Verathon
Great program and preparation to work in CRM field. Immediate networking possibilities because of PrepMD connections.
DerekField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
I would not have been able to succeed in my role from day 1 without PrepMD.
DomingoClinical Specialist, Medtronic
One of the greatest experiences and best decision I have ever made! The staff at PrepMD care deeply for your future.
DominiqueCardiovascular Device Technician, UC Health
PrepMD faculty left us all well-equipped to begin our careers, from a clinical, academic, and professional standpoint.
EmiliaField Clinical Representative, Boston Scientific
This profession will continue to challenge and inspire me daily, and I am very enthusiastic about the future of the industry.
EmmaClinical Specialist, Stereotaxis
PrepMD gave me an invaluable foundation that I was able to quickly build off of as I entered the medical device industry.
EricSenior Field Clinical Representative, Biotronik
PrepMD opened the door to my career in the medical device industry. Without PrepMD, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
EthanEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD gave me a career in 7 months. I don’t know of any other program capable of this.
FurtunaSenior Clinical Specialist, Stereotaxis
PrepMD gave me the tools, knowledge and confidence to be the best medical device/sales specialist and professional I can be.
GusAccount Executive, Meditech
PrepMD functioned as a launching pad for my career and allowed me to make life long industry connections.
HughCardiac Remote Monitoring Specialist, PrepMD
PrepMD changed my life I now have a job and career I can be proud of.
JamesClinical Specialist, Medtronic
I am forever grateful knowing all my future career endeavors are a result of taking the first step and attending the program.
JamieField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
I recommend this program to people that are looking to get in the EP industry!
JeffEP Clinical Specialist, Medtronic
From Cardiac Device history to clinical application, PrepMD gave me a solid foundation on which to build a successful career.

JeffSales Representative, Biotronik
PrepMD provided exceptional clinical foundation required to be a successful within the medical device field.
JenaSenior EP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD was a once in a lifetime experience that fully prepared me for a career as a cardiac device specialist.
JennaEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
One of the best career decisions I have ever made. Got me into an industry that I could have never gotten into before.
JoeCoronary Account Manager, Abbott
PrepMD prepared me for a career in medical device sales. I was able to hit the ground running with my company on the first day.
KarliTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD gave me the knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career.
KeeganPrepMD Professionals
PrepMD gave me a monumental advantage in the hiring process, and it also helped me become an immediate contributor.
KevinExecutive Clinical Specialist, Abbott
This field provides opportunities for many great connections, experiences, and upward growth… greatest choice of my career.
KyleEP Technical Service Specialist, Abbott
When someone asks me if I like my job or not, my reply back is “I love my job so much.”
LaurenSales Representative, Medtronic
Without the education I received from PrepMD, I would not be working in the very rewarding career that I am today.
MasonTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
Best thing I could have done with my life. I am so fortunate to have found a way into this industry with such little experience.
MikeClinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster
PrepMD is an excellent first step in starting a wonderful career in medical devices. It’s an investment that pays off immensely.
NickClinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster
PrepMD helped to develop my confidence and knowledge professionally and in the cardiac space.
RachaelProfessional Development Manager, Circle Cardiovascular Imaging
I wouldn’t have ever gotten into this career without going to PrepMD.
OliviaField Clinical Specialist, Biotronik
PrepMD allowed me to get into the device industry and met some great people along the way.
RobertField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
I would not be where I am today in my career without the training and professional guidance from PrepMD.
RobinSenior Field Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
PrepMD prepared me by providing all the necessary resources to be a successful device representative for an amazing company.
SyedClinical Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD prepared me to walk into any EP lab and know exactly what is going on.
TomField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
Great program that thoroughly prepares you for an exciting and stimulating career in cardiac rhythm management!
TroyField Clinical Specialist, Boston Scientific
I would not be anywhere close to where I am professionally without attending PrepMD.
VanceDirect Sales Representative, Abbott
A great foundational course that will allow you to build upon that knowledge in the field.
WillTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott
PrepMD provided me with a solid knowledge foundation I carried into my career at Abbott.
ZachTechnical Service Specialist, Abbott

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Cardiac Device Specialist Career

Clinical Specialist Careers

PrepMD trained clinical specialists support the clinical and technical applications of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedures. A medical device specialist must have a deep knowledge of cardiac therapies and products and the associated clinical data and may be employed by a hospital or by a medical device company.

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The Medical Device Specialist Training Program

PrepMD Training Program

PrepMD is an academically rigorous and comprehensive training program providing a rewarding career to those who are passionate, focused, and hard working. This 24-week program focuses on cardiac rhythm management (CRM), electrophysiology (EP), structural heart and interventional cardiology devices and procedures. We start three cohorts per year, and each cohort completes three phases of study, including clinical rotations in Boston’s hospitals.

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A few of the Companies our Graduates work for

Award winning facility with high-tech classrooms

Electrophysiology Mapping Lab

The EP Lounge

Electrophysiology Mapping
Our expanded facility includes a dedicated EP lounge where students learn complex electrophysiology mapping procedures. PrepMD provides an immersive, hands-on approach in a technologically advanced environment for training future medical device professionals.

PrepLab™ Mock Operating Room

PrepLab™ Procedure Room

PrepLab™Mock Procedure Room
PrepLab™ Mock Procedure Room provides the ultimate hand-on training and testing experience. We recreate entire device implantation procedures with high fidelity. In addition to acquainting you with different implant procedures for various arrhythmias, you can also familiarize yourself with appropriate procedure room protocols.

Programmer Bar™

Programmer Bar™
Get to know how different devices impact heart arrhythmias at our Programmer Bar™. This one-of-a-kind training system lets you compare device algorithm effects while practicing your device programming skills. The Programmer Bar™ also offers video conferencing capabilities, so you and your classmates can attend interactive lectures with guest speakers in real time.