Wearable Defibrillator Fitting Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 1,100 - 2,200; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators in the Seattle area. The role involves training patients, coordinating with prescribers and caregivers, and traveling to hospitals and homes to perform fittings.

The position requires clinical or engineering background, 1 year of paid patient care experience, and the ability to obtain hospital credentials. Flexible hours and travel are expected.

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 the region. 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
• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams

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

Passion

Integrity

Teamwork

Action/Results

Innovation

Customer focus

Emotional intelligence

Organized & detail-oriented

Heart-failure focus

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning

Education

1 year paid patient care experience

Clinical/engineering background

NPI disclosure

Background check

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is hiring an ASSURE Patient Specialist to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators in the Seattle area. The role involves training patients, coordinating with prescribers and caregivers, and traveling to hospitals and homes to perform fittings.

The position requires clinical or engineering background, 1 year of paid patient care experience, and the ability to obtain hospital credentials. Flexible hours and travel are expected.