Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Respiratory Equipment Technician

Offering $16.90 to $23 per hour

This employee performs equipment setups, specifically concentrators, durable medical equipment, etc. in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This equipment is placed in apartments, private homes, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and other areas where people with respiratory problems are treated.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills
• Be fully aware of safety procedures in the delivery and setup of respiratory equipment
• Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient set up
  • Instruct patient in the safe and proper use of equipment
• Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by the patient base and routing system
  • Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van mounted tank
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center
  • For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair, work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
  • Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
• Maintain company vehicle in a clean and orderly manner
  • Make daily inspections and complete the proper paperwork
  • Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
• Clean rental equipment, when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
• Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
• Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
• Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
  • Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  • Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
• May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Required

Work Experience

• Minimum, one year of experience in professional driving role or equivalent position, Required
• Home care/health care background is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Non CDL drivers can be 18 or older
• CDL drivers are required to be 21 or older
• Must be good with people, with excellent speaking and writing
• Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
• Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees
• Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
• Critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert
• Strong customer service
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must lift 50+ pounds by oneself
• Must lift excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance
• Maneuver often in restricted spaces
• Perform the following physical actions:
  • straight pulling
  • pulling hand over hand
  • reaching above the shoulder
  • use of fingers/fine manipulation
  • repeated bending
• Utilize hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle
• Use depth perception
• Lift up to 15lbs above the shoulder while loading and unloading

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License Required
• Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations, Required