Doug Carter
About Doug Carter
Doug Carter is an award-winning Territory Medical Device Sales Representative at Teleflex Incorporated, specializing in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama regions.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Doug Carter is the Award Winning Territory Medical Device Sales Representative for Teleflex Incorporated, managing the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama regions. His role focuses on expanding the utilization of significant devices such as the intraosseous vascular access device (EZ-IO) and the video laryngoscopy system (Airtraq). This involves leveraging clinical champions and educating healthcare professionals on appropriate use scenarios. His efforts have led to a remarkable achievement of 107.27% to plan for the first half of 2021.
Previous Experience at Zimmer Biomet
Prior to his current position, Doug Carter worked at Zimmer Biomet for 17 years as the Territory Regional Manager in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. At Zimmer Biomet, he honed his expertise in medical device sales and management, substantially contributing to the growth and performance of the territory he managed.
Education at Southeastern Louisiana University
Doug Carter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Science from Southeastern Louisiana University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in health practices and principles, enriching his role in medical device sales and education.
Sales Strategy and Relationship Building
With a deep understanding of the competitive medical device sales market in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, Doug Carter specializes in building strategic relationships. He connects with CEOs, CFOs, physicians, clinical staff, administrators, and supply chain partners in GPOs and IDNs to optimize sales and product utilization. His approach includes providing advanced product education, in-servicing, and strategic consulting.
Consultation and Education in Medical Device Usage
Doug Carter excels in educating and consulting with physicians, attendings, doctors, residents, and nurses, particularly in acute care and high-volume EMS agencies. By identifying needs and improving product utilization, he enhances patient outcomes and addresses the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. His ability to turn around underperforming accounts and territories highlights his proficiency in this field.