Field-Based Wearable Cardiac Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training provided

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in Lafayette, LA is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings and training for wearable defibrillators.

The role acts as the local patient care representative, coordinating with clinicians and caregivers to ensure accurate sizing and proper use of the Assure garment. The APS must be trained and certified by Kestra, able to travel to hospitals and patient homes, and willing to work flexible daytime/evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year in paid patient care experience
• Clinical or engineering background roles (nurses, device reps, engineers, techs)
• Background check required; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening
• Probation period of 90 days; credentialing may be required
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; ability to travel for fittings
• Must be able to obtain hospital system credentialing; HIPAA training completion

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with the Assure wearable defibrillator
• Provide instruction and build patient confidence
• Coordinate with prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services
• Travel to hospitals, homes and clinics for fittings
• Measure patients to determine correct garment size
• Manage inventory of Assure system kits and equipment
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and internal procedures

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Training patients

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in Lafayette, LA is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings and training for wearable defibrillators.

The role acts as the local patient care representative, coordinating with clinicians and caregivers to ensure accurate sizing and proper use of the Assure garment. The APS must be trained and certified by Kestra, able to travel to hospitals and patient homes, and willing to work flexible daytime/evening/weekend hours.