Wearable Cardiac Device Fitter & Trainer

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator and provide hands-on patient care in the field.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients’ homes, ability to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours, and strong communication and teaching skills. A clinical or engineering background is preferred, and compensation is paid per fitting.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family care giver).
• Clinical or engineering background which may include but is not limited to nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, 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.
• 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 consistently work in the field in and around Brownsville TX. Disclosures are required for any potential relationships and referral sources
• Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including, but not limited to:
• Documentation of vaccination and immunization status
• Pass background check
• Pass drug screening testing
• Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures
• Completion of online courses, i.e., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE® Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters. The APS will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra.
• Ability to provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure® patients with demonstrated patient care skills
• Willingness to contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services
• Ability to accept an assignment that could include daytime, evening, and weekend hours
• Travel to hospitals, patient’s homes and other healthcare facilities to provide fitting services
• Measure the patient to determine the correct garment size
• Review and transmit essential paperwork with the patient to receive the Assure® garment and services
• Manage inventory of the Assure® system kits, garments, and electronic equipment used in fittings
• Flexibility of work schedule and competitive pay provided
• Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Driving

Adaptability

Education

Clinical or engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator and provide hands-on patient care in the field.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients’ homes, ability to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours, and strong communication and teaching skills. A clinical or engineering background is preferred, and compensation is paid per fitting.