Field Education Specialist

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Type: Field Based/ Remote

The Target Pay Range for this position is $71,000 - $89,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The role of the Field Education Specialist, Ultrasound is to enhance the customer education experience by providing a high level of customer service and educational opportunities on including but not limited to: post sale onsite installation and education through applications training and veterinary scanning techniques; attend industry wet labs, tradeshows and complete product demonstrations in collaboration with the Sales Team; Serve as a lab instructor at Sound’s Academy of Veterinary Imaging to supplement and enhance the didactic portion of introductory education courses through hands on training.  This team of ultrasound educators provide an essential and comprehensive ultrasound education to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Sonographers who in turn implement learned techniques within their own practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule ultrasound applications training process with customer

• Design onsite apps training specific to customer needs

• Deliver comprehensive applications training for entry level Ultrasound products offered by Sound.

• Drive communication with Account Manager and DR Field Applications Specialist pre and post training

• Connect ultrasound equipment to customers PACS, HIS and Telemedicine services

• Customize entry level Ultrasound products to suit customer needs (presets, annotations, measurements)

• Instruct on basic ultrasound physics and scanning techniques (probe handling, scanning planes, image orientation)

• Instruct on veterinary imaging techniques for completing an abdominal ultrasound exam 

• Discuss uses for ultrasound in patient evaluation and treatment plan

• Instruct on basic measurements necessary for obtaining diagnostic information

• Provide applications (knobology) training for entry level Ultrasound products offered by Sound.

• Optimize entry level Ultrasound products to suit student needs in lab environment

• Set up for and clean up following labs

• Handle laboratory animals (walking, feeding, transporting)

• Ongoing educational feedback, as need on advanced system uses

• Manage required reports, expenses, travel arrangements, and clerical reporting of tasks

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• RDMS/RVT/RCMS, LVT, licensure strongly encouraged

• BS/BA degree in related field or equivalent experience

• Abdominal and Cardiac veterinary sonographer

• Comprehensive knowledge of entry level Sound Imaging Ultrasound systems

• Ability to provide clear instructions in an educational format; written and didactic.

• Must possess good interpersonal skills with a customer service-oriented attitude

• Intermediate computer skills required, including but not limited to:

• Knowledge of basic computer networks and components required

• Knowledge of all Microsoft office applications required

• Knowledge of Medical image/video formats and storage methods

• Knowledge of video conferencing applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong planning & organizational skills with good attention to detail

• Ability to handle many tasks at once including heavy phone and email volume

• Knowledge of veterinary anatomy and ultrasound uses in patient treatment and evaluation

• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and ability to explain

• Ability to follow through and resolve issues

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Previous veterinary medicine background preferred

• Prior customer service, ultrasound applications, teaching/education experiences a plus

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes  Percent of time: 90%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment.  The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

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