Field Wearable Cardiac Device Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay per fitting

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for its wearable defibrillator program in the Lexington, KY area.

The APS will be trained and certified to fit and train local patients, coordinating with the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors. This is a paid per fitting contractor role with flexible hours and regional travel."

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background which may include but is not limited to nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, catheterization lab technicians, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Completion of background check. 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 in state of residence with a good driving record.
• Ability to consistently work in the field in and around the region.
• Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including, but not limited to:
• Documentation of vaccination and immunization status
• Pass background check
• Pass drug screening testing
• Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures
• Completion of online courses, i.e., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters.
• Will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients with patient care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments including daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals, patients’ homes and other healthcare facilities to provide fitting services.
• Measure the patient to determine garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork to receive the ASSURE garment and services.
• Manage inventory of the ASSURE system kits, garments, and equipment used in fittings.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for its wearable defibrillator program in the Lexington, KY area.

The APS will be trained and certified to fit and train local patients, coordinating with the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors. This is a paid per fitting contractor role with flexible hours and regional travel."