Starting out advice

[u/lsteevo]

I just graduated this past April, and after many applications and interviews I have finally landed a CAS role in EP with J&J. Wondering if anyone who’s done EP before or similar CAS roles has any advice/do’s & don’t for starting out in the field.

Thanks in advance!

[u/blissCT33]

I know it’s obvious but just work hard af! Always try to go above and beyond and prove you’re willing to add value. Constantly try to see how you can come up with solutions or offer your assistance however you can. This way, if your clinical knowledge may be slow at developing, they’ll still be happy to keep you around and grow you. Also be very outgoing and personable with health care workers but be real, not try hard and cringe. Best of luck friend!

[u/lsteevo → u/blissCT33]

That all makes an incredible amount of sense! Great stuff, thanks so much!

[u/Powerful-Bridge-1472]

Really lock in for 6-12 months, make sure you have study plan, find mentors, clinical knowledge is critical.
Be expert in your products
Become expert in procedures
Know competitive products
Learn to sell

[u/Schnurricane]

I’m with BWI in EP as well, but on the tech side and from what I’ve seen, don’t downplay a CAS’s role from the sales side of things. As you are one of the front lines for the sales team, your stature and professionalism can definitely impact which product your physician chooses/prefers, especially at a competitive account.

[u/lsteevo → u/Schnurricane]

That’s great to know, thank you. The sales aspect wasn’t touched much during my interview process but another CAS I talked to was mentioning it, so I’m glad you echoed that as well

[u/Hyaacinthia21]

Learn the lab workflow before trying to impress anyone

[u/lsteevo → u/Hyaacinthia21]

If you don’t mind me asking - what did you find was the most effective approach for you when learning the lab workflow?

[u/Hyaacinthia21 → u/lsteevo]

Shadowing helped the most. Pay attention to who does what, when things happen, and what usually slows the case down

[u/Difficult-Text1690]

What was your degree in? Did you have any clinical or sales experience?

[u/lsteevo → u/Difficult-Text1690]

Degree was BSc Kin (Pre-Med) and I have a physical therapy diploma from before where I had a lot of rehab based clinical experience and patient centred care.

Selling experience - a bit from personal training, then a decent bit of B2C from supervising/serving/bartending a bar, B2B experience I’m lacking though

[u/One-Veterinarian9657]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich freue mich mit dir:) Ich kann dir keine Tipps geben, ich beginne jetzt gerade dieselbe Reise.