Certified Fitter I, A Wellness Place

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Certified Fitters have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while improving the lives of patients by measuring and fitting compression garments and post-mastectomy products. The patients served may include those with lymphedema, various vascular conditions, or a history of breast cancer. Compression garments assist in removing excess fluid from tissues or help contain fluid in the limbs, alleviating discomfort. Fitters receive on-the-job training to learn the specialized skills required for this role. A wide range of products is available to meet patients' needs. Fitters must demonstrate strong time management skills and attention to detail.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills; serves as a role model of excellence in customer service skills evidenced by low product return rates, high patient satisfaction surveys and chart audit scores.

3. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.

4. Must be proficient in the use of personal computer, word processing software such as Microsoft Office.

5. Must have completed one or both:

a) Compression Fitters must complete a Certificate of Training from five (5)

Manufacturers and two (2) Certificates of Training. Must be advanced level training.

b) Mastectomy Fitters must complete four (4) Certificates of Basic Training and one (1) Certificate of Advanced training and obtain ABC or BOC Certification.

6. Must have two (2) years of direct patient experience as a fitter in the areas of expertise specific to A Wellness Place and proficiently carry out responsibilities associated with patients who present with a complex health condition.

7. Current BLS card (CPR).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. One (1) or two (2) years of college education

2. Prior healthcare and/or retail experience.

3. Cosmetologist (certified or apprentice).

4. Insurance Verification and or billing experience.