Field Patient Specialist — Wearable Defibrillator Fittings

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; Tupelo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kestra team is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fitting activities for our wearable defibrillator program in Tupelo, TX. This contractor role supports the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors by serving as a local patient care representative.

Responsibilities include fitting patients, training them on the device, coordinating with prescribers and families, and traveling to hospitals and homes.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background such as nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinical engineers, catheterization lab techs, physician assistants, or ECG technicians.

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in patients.
• Schedule services with prescribers, caregivers and patients.
• Possess flexible daytime, evening and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals and patient homes for fittings.
• Measure patients to determine garment size.
• Process paperwork for garment and services.
• Manage inventory of fit kits, garments, and equipment.

Skills

Patient care experience

Interpersonal skills

Training/education ability

Scheduling/coordination

Field travel readiness

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

The Kestra team is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fitting activities for our wearable defibrillator program in Tupelo, TX. This contractor role supports the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors by serving as a local patient care representative.

Responsibilities include fitting patients, training them on the device, coordinating with prescribers and families, and traveling to hospitals and homes.