Field Patient Care Fitter – Wearable Defibrillator

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators in Springfield, MO.

The role supports the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors, serving as the local patient care representative with training provided by Kestra. The APS may work daytime, evening, or weekend hours and will travel to hospitals and patients’ homes to ensure proper garment fitting and patient comfort, while handling paperwork and inventory for

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of paid patient care experience.
• Clinical or engineering background such as nurses, cardiac device reps, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, PAs, or ECG technicians.
• Background checks required; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening.
• Vendor credentialing may require upfront payment during a 90-day probation.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record, and ability to travel in region.

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via assignments from corporate; be trained as an ASSURE Patient Specialist.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers, and patients to schedule services.
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes for fittings.
• Measure patients to determine garment size and ensure proper fit.
• Process paperwork to receive garments and services.
• Manage inventory of kits, garments, and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Complete required online trainings (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.).

Skills

Passion

Integrity

Collaboration

Action

Innovation

Customer focus

Emotional intelligence

Organization

Heart-failure interest

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators in Springfield, MO.

The role supports the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors, serving as the local patient care representative with training provided by Kestra. The APS may work daytime, evening, or weekend hours and will travel to hospitals and patients’ homes to ensure proper garment fitting and patient comfort, while handling paperwork and inventory for