Engineer Medical

PAUL RICHARDS

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A Field Clinical Engineer and Technical Specialist with a diverse

background including strong analytical skills specializing in emergency and

diagnostic cardiac care, clinical research, training and the invasive

treatment of disease states.

EXPERIENCE

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

2009-2013

Technical Support Specialist

United States Sales Division Technical Support Specialist for 3D cardiac

arrhythmia mapping system, isopotential maps of the cardiac chamber,

segmented CT or MR modeling and real time geometry displays for the

position of conventional electrophysiology catheters. Consultant and

representative for procedural equipment support during electrophysiology

procedures and system installations.

. USD Capital Services 2012 Service Excellence Award recipient

LAKE REGION MEDICAL

Clinical Engineer 2008-2009

Liaison for the recruitment of physicians for LRM physician advisory board.

Consultant for product evaluation and product complaints. Educational

trainer of medical device use for engineering staff. Research and

technical writer of clinical risk benefit analysis documents for department

of regulatory affairs.

NORTHSTAR NEUROSCIENCE, INC.

Field Clinical Engineer, Global 2006-2008

Principal Field Clinical Engineer for phase I neurological clinical

research in a national, multi-center, single-blinded, randomized clinical

trial. The trial was conducted at 21 leading stroke centers throughout the

United States. Contributed to the successful enrollment of over 150

subjects, while also conducting a feasibility trial of the first worldwide

implant for treatment of depression.

. Successfully trained clinicians and physicians on the use of

neurostimulation products to function independently reducing technical

support.

. Performed surgical representation, device follow-up and troubleshooting

of neurological stimulation systems contributing to the achievement of

clinical trial enrollment goals.

. Improved communication of device issues serving as a liaison to

engineering, clinical studies and marketing resolving technical issues.

. Developed instructional presentations, edited and created instructions

for use, technical bulletins and physician manuals reflecting

technological developments emphasizing current clinical recommendations.

ENTEROMEDICS, INC.

Senior Field Clinical Engineer, Global

2005-2006

Primary Field Clinical Engineer for Phase I clinical research for obesity

management.

. Developed system training plan and trained international study physicians

and clinicians on the implantation and use of medical devices for the

clinical investigation.

. Created instructions for use for clinical investigational implantable

system including surgical implant procedure, programmer guides, system

guides and patient education.

. Established system troubleshooting guide for successful system operation

and ongoing technical support.

BIOTRONIK, INC.

1997-2005

Senior Field Clinical Engineer, United States

Tachycardia Field Clinical Engineer expanded and implemented tachycardia

clinical studies for phase I and phase II clinical research.

. Training instructor for new employees, physicians, nurses, and patients

on tachycardia therapies contributing to expanded market share.

. Successfully concluded bi-ventricular ICD phase I clinical trial for the

treatment of congestive heart failure resulting in pre market approval

and market release.

GUIDANT, CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC. 1993 - 1997

Field Clinical Representative, St. Paul, MN / San Francisco, CA

. Product representative coordinating the surgical implantation and

clinical evaluation of CPI's bradycardia and tachycardia heart rhythm

devices.

. Communicated product information on CPI's entire product line to

company representatives, physicians, nurses and all CPI customers,

including product representation, lectures and staff education.

ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN 1986 - 1993

Cardiovascular Technologist, Electrophysiology Clinical Specialist

Administered electrophysiology studies, device implantation and clinical

evaluation for the electrophysiology laboratory and the operating room.

. Received Hospital Corporate Award of Excellence for daily contributions

and in recognition of active demonstrated response to hospital crisis

emergencies.

HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AND LIFELINK III 1980 - 1990

Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

Paramedic

. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support

Paramedic, coordinating the care and treatment of the sick and injured

in ground and air transportation.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Graduated Cum Laude

Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, WI

International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

Certified Cardiac Device Specialist

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic

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