Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
Multiple Philips Pinnacle Award winner;
Philips Awards

Mary Jo Smallwood

Philips Healthcare - General Imaging Ultrasound
North Haven,CT
44
years of professional experience

Accomplished Senior Clinical Solutions Specialist and Clinical Team Lead with over 29 years in ultrasound technology. Leverages extensive product knowledge and clinical sales expertise to cultivate partnerships with customers and key opinion leaders. Recognized for leading complex demonstrations and multiple Philips Pinnacle Award achievements, including the prestigious Philips Trident Status in 2025.

Work History

Senior Clinical Solutions Specialist

29 Years 3 Months
Philips Healthcare - General Imaging Ultrasound | 07.1997 - Current

Clinical and Business Support Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Meet the needs of the overall ultrasound business.
  • Deliver Clinical Solutions end-to-end
  • Demonstrate flexibility across the Clinical organization, including providing cross-team support within the scope of clinical expertise and practice.
  • Deliver both pre and post-sales and clinical applications support as required.
  • Work closely with sales colleagues to achieve or surpass the assigned (AOP) targets for the relevant market segment.
  • Be adaptable and willing to support regions outside of the immediate geography, both nationally and within the designated zone, according to business requirements.
  • Support customers with education plans and collaborate with members of the team when additional assistance is required.
  • As Team Lead: First line of assistance to CSC Manager; Support luminary, KOLs and challenging customer sites; represent Philips at tradeshows/events; Assist with National Product Introductions; Mentor teammates; Help US business gain insights directly from the field; Work with Business Unit, when needed for honest and constructive feedback on products and issues.

Sonographer

6 Years 10 Months
Mercy Hospital Fairfield | 09.1990 - 07.1997
  • Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations to capture accurate images for physician interpretation.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment across abdominal, obstetric, gynecology, breast, small-parts, cardiac and limited vascular studies.
  • Obtained RDMS status in Abdomen, OB/Gyn and Breast
  • Obtained RDCS in Adult Echocardiography
  • Prepared patients for procedures by explaining steps and positioning for optimal image acquisition.
  • Designated Ultrasound Department "super-user" to assist training peers on new equipment.

Radiologic Technologist

8 Years 3 Months
Mercy Hospital Fairfield | 06.1982 - 09.1990
  • Performed diagnostic radiography with precise patient positioning and exposure technique selection.
  • Maintained radiation safety standards, shielding patients and staff during imaging procedures.
  • Coordinated portable imaging for bedside, emergency, and inpatient care needs.
  • Verified exam orders and patient identification to ensure accurate study completion.
  • Obtained RT status as Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • Lead Mammographer

Education

- Ultrasonography

Kettering College of Medical Arts | Kettering, OH

- Radiologic Technology

Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Hamilton

Skills

Product Knowledge: Expert in current Philips and legacy systems and technology
Demo Skills: high percentage win rate (eg: 95% over the past 5 years)
Installation Training Skills: high level of customer satisfaction and low rate of repeat visits required
Strong Customer Relationships: over 85% market share in my territory
Skilled Collaborator with industry luminaries and key opinion leaders: Strong relationships within my territory and across the US
Highly skilled at assisting with challenging accounts
Strong Clinical Sales Acumen: Able to take charge of a product demonstration
when needed
Mentor: high rate of successful mentorship
Trusted Teammate and Advisor: Reputation throughout Philips as an expert in the field and across market segments
CEP (Clinical Expertise Partner) in Breast and Shared Services
Graduate of The Philips Horizons Leadership Program in 2023.
Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)

Accomplishments

Supported at least 1 Major Tradeshow every year, including my 29th consecutive RSNA this coming December

Interests

*Culinary: Food and Wine - Cooking and Wine Trips
*Beach Trips
*Sports
especially from my home state of Ohio (Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Bengals and THE Ohio State Buckeyes!)
*Attended 4 Super Bowls and 2 World Series!
*Golf (The Masters
US Open
Ryder Cup)
*Tennis (US Open
Wimbledon)
*College Bowl Games (Rose
Orange
Sugar)
*NCAA Final Four in 2027

Timeline

Senior Clinical Solutions Specialist

Philips Healthcare - General Imaging Ultrasound
07.1997 - CurrentRead More

Sonographer

Mercy Hospital Fairfield
09.1990 - 07.1997Read More

Radiologic Technologist

Mercy Hospital Fairfield
06.1982 - 09.1990Read More

Kettering College of Medical Arts

from Ultrasonography
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Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

from Radiologic Technology
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Multiple Philips Pinnacle Award winner;

*Awarded the Philips Clinical Impact Award in 2011

*4-time Philips Pinnacle Award Winner

*Awarded the Allen Tabor Memorial Clinical Award for 2024

*Achieved Philips Trident Status in 2025 (3 consecutive Pinnacle Awards)  

Philips Awards

*4-time Philips Pinnacle Award Winner

*Ultrasound Clinical Impact Award Winner in 2011

*Allen Tabor Memorial Clinical Award Winner in 2024

*Achieved Philips Trident Status in 2025 (3 consecutive Pinnacle Awards) 

Mary Jo Smallwood