MANUEL D. IBARRA
San Diego,USA
Summary
Driven professional with 20+ years of experience in Cardiology. Hard working, reliable, and eager to accept new challenges.
Professional with significant background in clinical support and expertise in medical device implementation. Strong skills in patient education, technical troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Clinical Specialist
Biotronik
San Diego, CA, USA
01.2005 - Current
- Provide technical and clinical support to sales representatives within San Diego county.
- Responsible for covering all bradycardia and tachycardia product segments.
- Professionally represent Biotronik and provide education, follow-up services, implant services, in service training, and other related services as necessary to sales force, physicians and other professionals.
- Increased professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
- Provided real-time technical support to ensure seamless operation of implantable devices during procedures.
- Optimized patient care by working closely alongside interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, cardiologists and electrophysiologists.
- Maintained thorough documentation of case reports, field activities, and adverse events in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Served as a subject matter expert during internal trainings, contributing to the professional development of colleagues across departments.
- Supported physicians in the successful implantation of medical devices, ensuring proper technique and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits with healthcare providers to assess device performance, user satisfaction, and overall clinical success.
- Educated and empowered patients by providing clear communication on device functionality, benefits, and postoperative care expectations.
- Provided prompt troubleshooting assistance and issue resolution for health care professionals, minimizing device downtime.
Assistant to Javier Chavez, M.D.
Javier Chavez Lopez MD
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Vascular Surgery, procedures and surgery at his office and in O.R
Representative for MEDICAMEX
MEDICAMEX
Mexico
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Sold and supported pacemakers, defibrillators, CRT, vascular interventional devices (coronary and peripheral).
- Visiting Doctors and Hospitals, attending implants of devices, follow up of implanted devices for reprogramming and troubleshooting, reporting to the distributor on changes in the territory.
- Talks to doctors about products and devices, planning dinners or meetings for promotional purposes.
- Distributor for Guidant in northern Mexico.
CRM Consultant
GUIDANT Latin America
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Traveled to several countries to promote CRM products.
- Responsible for education of distributors, physicians, health care workers and patients regarding CRM.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for healthcare professionals on the latest CRM product innovations.
- Developed educational materials tailored for physicians and healthcare staff, improving product knowledge retention.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
EP Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Responsible for preparing daily cardiac electrophysiology procedures.
- Provided assistance to attending and fellow physicians.
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
- Reduced downtime for critical systems through proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
- Conducted in-depth research to stay ahead of technology trends, ensuring competitive advantage.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure accurate device setup and readiness prior to surgical interventions.
- Executed detailed post-implant assessments to identify potential complications and ensure optimal device functionality.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
01-1982
Skills
- Informed consent process
- Adverse event reporting
- Clinical trial management
- Clinical data management
- Patient monitoring
- Product training
- Medical device expertise
- Clinical expertise
- Product support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Field Clinical Specialist
Biotronik
01.2005 - Current
Assistant to Javier Chavez, M.D.
Javier Chavez Lopez MD
01.2005 - 01.2007
Representative for MEDICAMEX
MEDICAMEX
01.2002 - 01.2005
CRM Consultant
GUIDANT Latin America
01.2000 - 01.2002
EP Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1999
Doctor of Medicine -
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara