Wearable Cardiac Care Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in San Diego, CA is seeking a contracted ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to perform patient fittings for the wearable defibrillator, train patients, and coordinate with clinicians.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, daytime/evening/weekend availability, and strict confidentiality. Candidates should have at least 1 year of paid patient care experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks and

Qualifications

• 1 year in paid patient care experience (not as family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background may include nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check completion; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening at Kestra's expense.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing upfront during a 90-day probationary period.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to work in the field within the region; disclosures required for potential relationships and referrals.
• Credentialing for hospital system entry (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety).
• Microsoft Office proficiency (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters.
• Provide instruction and confidence to Assure patients with patient care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Possibly work day, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes for fittings.
• Measure patients to determine garment size.
• Manage documentation for garment and services.
• Inventory management of Assure system kits and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Training patients

Communication

Team coordination

Driving

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in San Diego, CA is seeking a contracted ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to perform patient fittings for the wearable defibrillator, train patients, and coordinate with clinicians.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, daytime/evening/weekend availability, and strict confidentiality. Candidates should have at least 1 year of paid patient care experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks and