Patient Specialist - Thomaston, GA (1099 Contractor, Per Diem/On Call)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience 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 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
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams
• Direct cardiac patient care experience – RN, RT, CVIS, Paramedic, CRM
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Variable conditions during travel
• Minimal noise volume typical to an office or hospital environment
• Possible environmental exposure to infectious disease (hospital and clinic settings)
• Extended hours when needed
• Drug-free
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to travel by car
• Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
• Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent computer use
• Frequent phone and other business machine use
• Occasional bending and stooping
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, at times from in and out of vehicle
• TRAVEL
• Frequent travel by car in agreed upon geography
• OTHER DUTIES:
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.