Device Support Specialist

Novocureabout 2 months ago
Springfield, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Title

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and people-oriented professional for a full-time position as a Device Support Specialist for Israel (field-based).

The Device Support Specialist will be joining a team of technicians and support representatives from other regions/countries.

The Device Support Specialist will support commercial and clinical trial patients utilizing the Medical Device for treating cancer diseases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform patient and caregivers’ training on the Optune Medical Device or the TTF100/200A.
  • Reinforce and adjust patient training on at least a monthly basis as applicable.
  • Conduct regular patient visits to check the technical status of equipment and replace components as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot problems through a well-defined procedure.
  • Work closely with the Israel Sales Team, the European Clinical Team, Technical Support, and Commercial Operations, as well as Global Operations Center.
  • Take part in regular team meetings in person and on Teams.
  • Travel to patient homes and Hospitals. (up to 60% 70% travel)
  • Must have the flexibility to help in remote areas throughout Israel to help out colleagues.
  • Keep a high level of training and knowledge updated through a deep understanding of position-related SOPs.
  • All approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.
  • The amount of travel required is dependent on patient needs and location, but could be as much as several hours per day.
  • Ensure activities comply with the applicable Novocure Quality System requirements.
  • On Call for patients after hours.
  • Main area of travel needed: Jerusalem area and North of Israel, in certain specified areas.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate`s Degree, Bachelor’s preferred.

Knowledge:

  • Patient care experience or experience with home visits preferred (nurse, social worker, medical technician, medical assistant, nurse assistant, physical or occupational therapist or assistant, assisted living care provider).
  • Ability to lift up to 22 kg.
  • Positive, energetic, service-oriented, and empathic disposition. Willingness to be flexible.
  • Basic technical skills – manipulating computer files, following test and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Able to operate and solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills in Hebrew and English.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision: Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission: Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values:

  • innovation
  • focus
  • drive
  • courage
  • trust
  • empathy

Required Skills

Team collaboration
Patient care
Communication
Training and education
Problem solving
Flexibility
Technical troubleshooting
Bilingual (Hebrew and English)