Julie Groce
About Julie Groce
Julie Groce is a Senior Field Clinical Engineer with extensive experience in the medical device industry and a background in nursing. She has over 21 years of experience in the Operating Room and specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation.
Current Role at Nevro
Julie Groce serves as a Senior Field Clinical Engineer at Nevro, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in the medical device industry, focusing on the implementation and support of advanced medical technologies. Her responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize the use of neuromodulation devices, particularly in the areas of Deep Brain Stimulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Before joining Nevro, Julie Groce worked at Abbott as a Senior Field Clinical Engineer for a brief period in 2018. Prior to that, she held the position of Field Clinical Engineer II at Abbott from 2011 to 2018, accumulating a total of seven years of experience in this role. Her work at Abbott involved supporting clinical trials and ensuring the effective use of medical devices in various healthcare settings.
Background in Nursing
Julie Groce has a solid background in nursing, having worked as a Registered Nurse at Greenville Hospital System from 1990 to 2003 and again from 2007 to 2010. In total, she has 13 years of nursing experience at this institution. Additionally, she worked at Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group as a Registered Nurse from 2003 to 2007, adding four more years to her nursing career. This extensive nursing background has provided her with a strong foundation for her current role in the medical device industry.
Education and Credentials
Julie Groce studied at Greenville Technical College, where she completed her Registered Nurse program from 1987 to 1990. This education laid the groundwork for her nursing career and subsequent transition into the medical device industry. Her formal training in nursing complements her practical experience in operating rooms and clinical settings.
Expertise in Medical Devices
With 21 years of experience working in the Operating Room, Julie Groce has developed a specialized skill set in the medical device industry over the past seven years. Her expertise includes significant knowledge in Deep Brain Stimulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation, which are critical areas in neurosurgery. This combination of clinical experience and technical knowledge enhances her contributions to advancements in medical technology.