Field Wearable Cardiac Device Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Louisville, KY, is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to support the sales team with local patient fittings for the ASSURE wearable defibrillator.

This role operates as a contractor and requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, plus training and certification as an APS by Kestra. This paid per fitting position emphasizes patient care, scheduling with prescribers and caregivers, confidentiality, and accurate paperwork processing.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background considered (nurses, technicians, or related roles).
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check completed; some states require level 2 screening paid by Kestra.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing during a 90-day probation.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure patients with demonstrated patient care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments that could include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals, patients homes and other healthcare facilities to provide fittings.
• Measure the patient to determine the correct garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork with the patient to receive the Assure garment and services.
• Manage inventory of the Assure system kits, garments, and electronic equipment used in fittings.
• Flexibility of work schedule and competitive pay provided.
• Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer focus

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Louisville, KY, is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to support the sales team with local patient fittings for the ASSURE wearable defibrillator.

This role operates as a contractor and requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, plus training and certification as an APS by Kestra. This paid per fitting position emphasizes patient care, scheduling with prescribers and caregivers, confidentiality, and accurate paperwork processing.