Wearable Defibrillator Patient Specialist

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. - Contractors; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. in Allentown, PA, seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and train local patients.

The role is field-based, requiring travel to hospitals and patient homes, with responsibilities including measurement, documentation, and inventory management. The APS will be trained and certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra, supporting the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver)
• Clinical or engineering background which may include nurses, cardiac device sales reps, clinical engineers, catheterization lab techs, physician assistants, or ECG technicians
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable)
• Background check required; Florida and Ohio require level 2 screening paid 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; disclosers for relationships/referrals
• Credentialing for hospital system entry; vaccination/immunization documentation
• Pass background check and drug screening; HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety courses

Responsibilities

• Fit and train local patients with the Assure wearable device
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure patients
• Travel to hospitals and patients’ homes for fittings
• Measure patient to determine garment size
• Manage paperwork and ensure proper transmission of orders
• Maintain inventory of Assure system kits, garments, and equipment
• Adhere to confidentiality pledge and privacy requirements

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. in Allentown, PA, seeks an ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) to conduct patient fittings for wearable defibrillators and train local patients.

The role is field-based, requiring travel to hospitals and patient homes, with responsibilities including measurement, documentation, and inventory management. The APS will be trained and certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra, supporting the sales organization and Regional Clinical Advisors.