Wearable Cardiac Device Fitting Specialist

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Louisiana seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and serve as the local patient care representative for the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, scheduling services, and completing credentialing. This is a paid per fitting position based in Shreveport, LA.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background (e.g., nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinical engineers, etc.).
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Completion of background check; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening funded by Kestra.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing 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 work in the field in the region; disclosures for relationships/referrals.
• Credentialing for hospital system entry (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety).
• Completion of online courses (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Act as contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit/train local patients with wearable defibrillator; Certified by Kestra.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in ASSURE patients with care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments including 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 the Assure system kits, garments, and equipment used in fittings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards.
• Follow hospital policies and participate in credentialing/education as required.

Skills

Patient care experience

Clinical background

Engineering background

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. in Louisiana seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and serve as the local patient care representative for the sales team and Regional Clinical Advisors.

The role requires travel to hospitals and patients' homes, scheduling services, and completing credentialing. This is a paid per fitting position based in Shreveport, LA.