Wearable Cardiac Care Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kestra team is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) in Tacoma, WA. This paid per fitting role supports the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors by conducting patient fittings and training locals on wearing the wearable defibrillator.

The APS will travel to facilities and homes, measure garments, train patients, manage kit inventory, and ensure proper documentation while upholding strict confidentiality and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family care giver).
• Clinical or engineering background which may include but is not limited to nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, 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

• Act as a contractor ASSURE® Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients with documented 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 the correct garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork to receive the ASSURE garment and services.
• Manage inventory of the ASSURE system kits, garments, and related equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care experience

Clinical education

Communication skills

Field work availability

Education

1 year paid patient care experience

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Kestra team is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) in Tacoma, WA. This paid per fitting role supports the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors by conducting patient fittings and training locals on wearing the wearable defibrillator.

The APS will travel to facilities and homes, measure garments, train patients, manage kit inventory, and ensure proper documentation while upholding strict confidentiality and patient care standards.