Acelis Connected Health/Patient Education/ Trainer/RN/PRN - Corpus Christi, TX
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Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. In this role, you will provide personalized Face-2-Face® training to Acelis Connected Health’s home testing customers on obtaining a finger stick blood sample, operating the PT/INR products and reporting responsibilities.The position of trainer is per-diem and state/city specific.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Trainer will:
- Set up training appointment directly with the customer/caregiver
- Travel to the customers home setting within the general geographic location of the Trainer's home
- Demonstrate and instruct the customer and/or their caregiver on the proper use and care of the PT/INR equipment
- Explain test reporting options
- Communicate and present themselves in a professional manner
- Accurately document and submit patient training records
- Maintain communications with Acelis Connected Health by cell phone, email and internet access
- Utilize secure encrypted email to communicate anything that includes customers PHI
- Have reliable transportation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
- The Trainer must have clinical experience. Current LVN/LPN/ or above license is preferred
- Direct experience/exposure to anticoagulation management, homecare or allied health is preferred
- Health education training experience a definite plus
- No lifting over 15 pounds required
- Completion of assigned educational prerequisites required
- Proof of health screening documentation
- Web based and interactive training provided by Acelis Connected Health
- Successful completion of a consumer report (background check) and pre-employment drug screening
- Travel a minimum of 100 miles roundtrip required
- Florida trainers only - there is an additional background step required for the state of Florida.
Location:
- RN - Corpus Christi, TX
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The base pay for this position is $26.30 – $52.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.