Wearable Cardiac Device Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train patients for a wearable defibrillator. You will travel to hospitals and patient homes around Tucson to ensure proper sizing, training, and documentation.

This contractor role requires in-field patient care, coordination with prescribers and caregivers, inventory management, and strict confidentiality. HIPAA and safety training are essential, with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background including nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Completion of background check; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing upfront during a 90-day probationary period.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Documentation of vaccination and immunization status.
• HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety online courses completed.

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments that include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals and patients' homes to provide fitting services.
• Measure the patient to determine garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork to receive the garment and services.
• Manage inventory of kit, garments, and electronic equipment used in fittings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy pledges.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care communication

Travel flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

1 year in paid patient care experience

Clinical or engineering background

Disclosure of personal NPI number

Background check completion (Level 2 for FL/OH)

Vendor credentialing readiness

Vaccination/immunization documentation

HIPAA/Bloodborne Pathogens/Electrical/Fire Safety courses

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc is seeking an ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train patients for a wearable defibrillator. You will travel to hospitals and patient homes around Tucson to ensure proper sizing, training, and documentation.

This contractor role requires in-field patient care, coordination with prescribers and caregivers, inventory management, and strict confidentiality. HIPAA and safety training are essential, with flexible hours as needed.