PATRICIA TOWNSEND
Perkasie
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled Clinical Educator and Cardiac Catheterization Specialist with extensive experience in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. Proven track record of clinical sales success in medical devices, including Impella and high-acuity support systems (ECMO, IABP). Trusted leader with experience in staff training, lab operations, inventory oversight, outcomes tracking, and department-level accreditation. Passionate about innovation, improving patient outcomes, and delivering value to healthcare providers and device manufacturers alike.
Experienced with developing and delivering clinical education programs for diverse healthcare teams. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance learning outcomes and improve patient care. Knowledge of curriculum design, training facilitation, and team collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator & Clinical Sales Specialist
ABIOMED, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-level clinical education and on-site support for Impella devices across hospitals and cardiac centers
- Provide strategic consults with physicians and staff to drive procedural excellence and device adoption
- Contribute to cross-functional teams bridging clinical practice and sales execution
Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Cath & EP Labs
Albert Einstein Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
- Direct lab operations, supervise staff, and serve as operations, quality and inventory lead
- Oversaw implementation and usage of advanced interventional technologies including:
- Cardiac and Peripheral Diagnostic and Interventional procedures
- TAVR, MVAR, CTO Recanalization, Peripheral Interventions, Structural Heart
- Closure Devices: AngioSeal, MYNX, Perclose, StarClose
- Mechanical Devices: Tandem Heart, Impella, ECMO, Protek Duo
- Spearheaded M&M review program and co-led department’s successful ACC Accreditation
- Designed lab buildouts and workflow improvements, including supply chain upgrades
- Prior roles: Cardiovascular Technologist, Quality Analyst, Inventory Coordinator
Hospitality Management Roles
TGI Friday’s
01.1990 - 01.2006
- Progressed from waitress to front-of-house manager
- Honed leadership, people management, and training skills foundational to later clinical leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
Associate of Science - Non- Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA09-2010
Associate of Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA06-2007
No Degree -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart (TAVR, MVAR, CTOs)
- Mechanical Circulatory Support: Impella, Tandem Heart, ECMO, IABP
- Clinical Sales & Education
- Echo Cardiography (RCS), Cardiovascular Invasive Technology (RCIS)
- Quality & Outcomes: NCDR Cath PCI, ACTION Registry, TVT
- EMR Platforms: Cerner, EPIC
- EP Procedures
- Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, & Construction Project Oversight
- Clinical Team Leadership ACC Accreditation Compliance
- Clinical expertise
- Patient care oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- BLS & ACLS Certified
Timeline
Clinical Educator & Clinical Sales Specialist
ABIOMED, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor, Cardiac Cath & EP Labs
Albert Einstein Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
Hospitality Management Roles
TGI Friday’s
01.1990 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Non- Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Gwynedd Mercy University
No Degree -
Temple University
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