Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Our focus on patient outcomes is at the core of everything we do, and our "think I can" attitude drives us to make a difference in the lives of those seeking alternative sleep apnea treatments. WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering hybrid work schedules, excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team! ABOUT THIS POSITION The Sleep Support Specialist role is for a highly-trained specialist dedicated to optimizing Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy outcomes once the system has been implanted. This position provides expertise and leadership in the areas of clinical sleep medicine, specifically polysomnography, PAP therapy and patient care management and is responsible for performing tasks that will ensure the success of Inspire therapy. Through empiric learning and customer interactions, this position will furthermore aid research and development of Inspire UAS therapy. This position must be based in geographic territory. OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE Assist with customer training for new Inspire UAS commercial & clinical sites. Train new customers to use the Inspire Programmer System. Train new customers to use the current Inspire UAS titration algorithm and how to perform Inspire UAS device programming. Assist with future development and improvements to the UAS titration algorithm. Develop and research new methods to improve training materials to ensure adequate and efficient training of new commercial and clinical sites. Provide direct on-site support for Inspire UAS titration sleep studies at night, troubleshooting appointments (day and night), and awake endoscopy and drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) day-time appointments when needed for advanced programming support. Provide remote (via internet or phone) support for Inspire UAS titration sleep studies at night and other troubleshooting appointments. Assist with coverage of a therapy support phone line as part of an "on-call" coverage team fielding questions from both allied healthcare professionals and patients. Develop long term relationships with customers to provide high quality and reliable therapy support services. Work within a changing weekly schedule, which is dependent upon numerous factors including upcoming sleep studies and weekly customer support needs. WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO OUR GREAT TEAM Required: 5+ years of experience in the field of sleep medicine, having worked a majority of time in a sleep clinic, sleep laboratory or durable medical equipment (DME) company. In depth knowledge of at least one polysomnography (PSG) software suite. In depth knowledge of PSG preparation and setup. In depth knowledge of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titration as defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). In depth knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care management. Knowledge of the most current AASM guidelines: The AASM Manual for the Scoring of and Associated Events. Demonstrated creative and effective problem-solving skills which will be needed to t