Wearable Cardiac Care Specialist — Field Fitting

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in Rockford, IL seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for a wearable defibrillator. You will be trained and certified as an APS and serve as the local patient care representative, coordinating fittings with prescribers, caregivers, and patients.

The role requires field work across the region, patient education experience, and flexibility for daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Travel and driver’s license are essential.

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 representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check required; Florida and Ohio must complete a level 2 screening funded 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 good driving record.
• Must be able to work in the field around the region; disclosures are required for any potential relationships.
• Credentialing for hospital system entry including HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety courses.

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure patients.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Work daytime, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes to provide fittings.
• Measure patient to determine garment size.
• Review and transmit paperwork to receive the Assure garment and services.
• Manage inventory of Assure system kits, garments, and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Education delivery

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors in Rockford, IL seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for a wearable defibrillator. You will be trained and certified as an APS and serve as the local patient care representative, coordinating fittings with prescribers, caregivers, and patients.

The role requires field work across the region, patient education experience, and flexibility for daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Travel and driver’s license are essential.