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Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago

ASSURE Patient Specialist - East Texas (Tyler, Longview) (Per Diem/On Call)

Tyler, TX

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on innovative cardiac medical devices. The ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) will conduct patient fitting activities and serve as the local patient care representative, ensuring effective training and support for patients using wearable defibrillators.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

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

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

Qualification

Patient care experienceClinical backgroundPatient educationMS OfficePassion for heart-failureEmotional IntelligenceCollaboration/TeamworkCustomer FocusInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Willingness to pay an annual DME fee which is deducted from the completed work order

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 remotely 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