Field Wearable Cardiac Device Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per fitting

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in La Jolla, CA is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for the ASSURE wearable defibrillator and serve as the local patient care representative, training patients and coordinating with prescribers, caregivers and the sales team.

This is a paid per fitting contractor position requiring travel to hospitals, clinics, and patients’ homes, with flexible hours and strict confidentiality and HIPAA adherence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of paid patient care experience
• Clinical or engineering background may include nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinical engineers, catheterization lab techs, PAs, or ECG technicians
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable)
• Background check completed; Florida and Ohio level 2 screening requirements
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing during a 90-day probationary period
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Ability to work in the field around Brownsville, TX; potential relationships/referrals disclosures
• Credentialing for hospital system entry including policies and procedures
• Completion of HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Electrical/Fire Safety courses

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train local 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 and patients’ homes to provide fittings
• Measure patients to determine garment size
• Review and transmit essential paperwork to receive garments and services
• Manage inventory of Assure system kits, garments, and equipment
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy policies
• Complete required certifications and comply with hospital policies

Skills

Patient care

Willingness to travel

Communication with clinicians

Confidentiality/HIPAA awareness

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in La Jolla, CA is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for the ASSURE wearable defibrillator and serve as the local patient care representative, training patients and coordinating with prescribers, caregivers and the sales team.

This is a paid per fitting contractor position requiring travel to hospitals, clinics, and patients’ homes, with flexible hours and strict confidentiality and HIPAA adherence.