Field Wearable Cardiac Care Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator in Central Austin, TX.

The role serves as the patient care representative for the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors, handling fittings and education. The position is paid per fitting and requires willingness to travel to hospitals and patients' homes, with flexible daytime, evening, or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family care giver).
• Clinical or engineering background such as nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check completed; Florida and Ohio must complete a level 2 screening paid for by Kestra.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing upfront during a 90-day probationary period.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work in the field in and around the region; disclosures for relationships/referral sources.
• Credentialing for hospital system entry including vaccination documentation.
• Pass background check and drug screening.
• Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures.
• Completion of online courses, e.g., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train patients with a wearable defibrillator.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments with daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals, patients' homes and other facilities for fittings.
• Measure patients to determine garment size.
• Transmit essential paperwork to receive the ASSURE garment and services.
• Manage inventory of system kits, garments, and equipment used in fittings.
• Maintain confidentiality in all patient information.

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Nurses / cardiac device background

Patient education experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator in Central Austin, TX.

The role serves as the patient care representative for the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors, handling fittings and education. The position is paid per fitting and requires willingness to travel to hospitals and patients' homes, with flexible daytime, evening, or weekend hours.