Wearable Cardiac Care Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc.; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-fitting pay

Field travel opportunities

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. in Thomaston, GA, seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and train local patients.

This role requires mobility, clinical or engineering background, strong patient-care skills and willingness to work day, evening, or weekend hours. The APS acts as a local representative to support the sales organization, travel within the region, and ensure accurate garment sizing, paperwork completion and compliance with

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver)
• Clinical or engineering background which may include nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinical engineers, cath lab techs, 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
• Willingness to pay an annual DME fee deducted from completed work orders
• 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 good driving record
• Ability to work in the field in and around the region with disclosures for relationships/referrals
• Credentialing for hospital system entry including policy/documentation requirements
• Vaccination/immunization documentation
• Pass drug screening testing
• Complete online courses (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety)

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via assigned fittings
• Provide instruction and build confidence in ASSURE patients
• Coordinate with prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes for fittings
• Measure patients for correct garment size
• Process essential paperwork to obtain ASSURE garments and services
• Manage inventory of system kits, garments and equipment
• Maintain confidentiality as required by policy
• Adhere to hospital and company policies and procedures

Skills

Passion

Integrity

Collaboration/Teamwork

Action/Results

Innovation

Customer Focus

Emotional Intelligence

Highly organized

Heart-failure focus

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Background check clearance

Vaccination/immunization status

NPI disclosure (if applicable)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. in Thomaston, GA, seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and train local patients.

This role requires mobility, clinical or engineering background, strong patient-care skills and willingness to work day, evening, or weekend hours. The APS acts as a local representative to support the sales organization, travel within the region, and ensure accurate garment sizing, paperwork completion and compliance with