Bastien Schmitt
About Bastien Schmitt
Bastien Schmitt is an Advanced Clinical Support Specialist and Field Trainer in Cardiac Electrophysiology at Biosense Webster, where he has worked since 2018. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and biomedical fields and has contributed significantly to the field through research, training, and the development of new clinical workflows.
Work at BioSense Webster
Bastien Schmitt has been employed at BioSense Webster as an Advanced Clinical Support Specialist and Field Trainer in Cardiac Electrophysiology since 2018. In this role, he has developed new mapping workflows for ischemic ventricular tachycardias in collaboration with clinical teams across the EMEA region. He provides both theoretical and practical electrophysiology lessons to operating room nurses, enhancing their understanding and skills in the field. Schmitt has also assisted electrophysiologists in over 1550 RF ablation cases, including complex procedures involving pediatric patients.
Education and Expertise
Bastien Schmitt holds multiple degrees in engineering and biomedical fields. He achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from VSB - Technical University of Ostrava in 2014. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from UTBM, followed by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Design from the same institution in 2015. Schmitt further advanced his education with a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from KU Leuven in 2017. His diverse educational background supports his expertise in cardiac electrophysiology.
Background in Research and Internships
Before his current role, Bastien Schmitt gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as an Assistant Researcher at the City University of New York from 2016 to 2017, focusing on sensorimotor integration and hand functional control. Additionally, he completed a one-month internship as a student mechanic at RATP in 2013. These experiences contributed to his practical knowledge in engineering and research methodologies.
Contributions to Electrophysiology
Bastien Schmitt has made significant contributions to the field of electrophysiology. He created over 150 video montages of complex arrhythmia ablation procedures, aiding in the education and training of medical professionals. Schmitt was also involved in developing an online database that compiles key electrophysiology publications related to various arrhythmias. His work includes serving as the second author of a case report in EP Europace, which details a novel mapping technique using CARTO3 v7.