Wearable Cardiac Care Specialist | Fitting & Training

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 7,400 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) in Ashtabula, OH. The role involves fitting and training patients for the wearable Assure® system, traveling to hospitals and homes, and coordinating with prescribers and caregivers to ensure accurate service delivery.

The APS will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra, with flexible hours including weekends. Prior patient care and compliance with HIPAA are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background such as nurses, cardiac device sales reps, cath lab technicians, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Background check required; Florida and Ohio level 2 screening funded by Kestra.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with good driving record.
• Must achieve credentialing for hospital systems and documentation submission.
• Completion of online courses (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety).

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator.
• Provide instruction and build confidence in Assure patients.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Handle daytime, evening, and weekend fittings as assigned.
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes to provide fittings.
• Measure patients to determine garment size.
• Process and transmit paperwork for garment/services.
• Manage inventory of kits, garments and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy policies.
• Respect hospital and patient care procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Training patients

Flexibility

Driving

HIPAA awareness

Education

1 year paid patient care experience

Clinical or engineering background

NPI disclosure

Background check (Level 2)

Driver’s license

Hospital system credentialing

Vaccination/immunization status

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) in Ashtabula, OH. The role involves fitting and training patients for the wearable Assure® system, traveling to hospitals and homes, and coordinating with prescribers and caregivers to ensure accurate service delivery.

The APS will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra, with flexible hours including weekends. Prior patient care and compliance with HIPAA are essential.