Wearable Cardiac Care Specialist – Field Fitting

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is paid per fitting, with credentialing processes and HIPAA training expected. You will support patient visits and keep kit inventories up to date while adhering to confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background in healthcare (nurses, RN, RT, CVIS, Paramedic, ECG tech, etc.).
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check completed; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening (company pays).
• 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 obtain credentialing for hospital systems (policies, HIPAA, etc.).
• Vaccination/immunization status documentation; pass background check and drug screening.
• Complete online courses (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety).

Responsibilities

• Act as contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients with patient-care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments with daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals, patients’ homes and healthcare facilities to provide fittings.
• Measure patient to determine correct garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork to receive the ASSURE garment and services.
• Manage inventory of ASSURE system kits and garments.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Travel frequently within the region to fit patients.

Skills

Direct cardiac patient care experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Clinical or engineering background in healthcare

Background checks clearance (Level 2 for FL/OH)

Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

The position is paid per fitting, with credentialing processes and HIPAA training expected. You will support patient visits and keep kit inventories up to date while adhering to confidentiality and safety standards.