Wearable Cardiac Care Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; South Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking a contracted ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train patients with the ASSURE wearable defibrillator in the Freeport, IL area. The role involves traveling to hospitals and patients’ homes, measuring garments, and transmitting paperwork.

The APS will be trained and certified to support prescribers, caregivers and patients with scheduling and fitting services. You will manage kit/inventory, ensure HIPAA and confidentiality compliance, and work with

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Required: 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, 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 Brownsville TX. Disclosures are required for any potential relationships and referral sources
• 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 contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters.
• Ability to provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure patients with demonstrated patient care skills
• Willingness to contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services
• Ability to accept an assignment that could include daytime, evening, and weekend hours
• Travel to hospitals, patient’s homes and other healthcare facilities to provide fitting services
• 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

Patient care

Communication

Field travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking a contracted ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train patients with the ASSURE wearable defibrillator in the Freeport, IL area. The role involves traveling to hospitals and patients’ homes, measuring garments, and transmitting paperwork.

The APS will be trained and certified to support prescribers, caregivers and patients with scheduling and fitting services. You will manage kit/inventory, ensure HIPAA and confidentiality compliance, and work with