Home Medical Equipment Technician/Driver

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Home Medical Equipment (HME) Delivery Driver is a position whose primary responsibilities include: driving a courier style van, delivery-pick up of home medical equipment, education to patients and/or caregivers. Work in a fast-paced team environment, excellent customer service and communication skills. The HME Delivery Driver requires the individual to work independently. Must adhere to Company, Federal, State and local regulations and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Equipment Operation

• The HME Delivery Driver delivers, sets-up, services and picks-up medical equipment and related supplies to/from patient’s residence and skilled facilities.
• The HME Delivery Driver provides instruction and education material to the patient/or caregiver(s) on the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of medical equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver obtains a return demonstration to ensure understanding.
• The HME Delivery Driver transports, handles and routes medical equipment according to SDMS policies and procedures to comply with infection control, equipment maintenance, and safety.
• The HME Delivery Driver represents SDMS professionally at all times through care delivered and services provided to all clients.
• The HME Delivery Driver functions within federal, state, local, SDMS and professional guidelines and regulations.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within SDMS.
• The HME Delivery Driver performs scheduled preventative maintenance and non-scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver completes performance safety checks on equipment at the time of delivery.
• The HME Delivery Driver performs structural/environmental, safety, and patient assessments as related to equipment and participate with the IDT care plan.
• The HME Delivery Driver is computer literate for accurate tracking of equipment and daily performance.
• The HME Delivery Driver may clean and disinfect medical equipment as needed.

Warehouse Operation

• The HME Delivery Driver cleans/disinfects, tests, and repairs medical equipment and maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with SDMS policies and procedures.
• The HME Delivery Driver receives, identifies and labels medical equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains proper storage of equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• The HME Delivery Driver coordinates equipment, supplies inventory levels, and communicates with Home Medical Equipment (HME) staff.
• The HME Delivery Driver performs warehouse cleaning and overall maintenance.

Safety

• The HME Delivery Driver practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to transporting, lifting and set-up of medical equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver adheres to all safety and security policy and procedures.

Vehicle Operation

• The HME Delivery Driver operates vehicles according to SDMS policies and procedures to assure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, FDA and DOT regulations.
• The HME Delivery Driver operates vehicles in a safe, responsible and defensive manner.
• The HME Delivery Driver is responsible for the cleaning and service notice of vehicles.
• The HME Delivery Driver loads and unloads equipment safely to assure no damage or injury.

Communication

• The HME Delivery Driver presents equipment education to a level of understanding by patients/families.
• The HME Delivery Driver reports equipment/patient issues to immediate Supervisor.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains accurate records in accordance with SDMS policies and procedures, i.e., patient equipment delivery/pick-up/service forms, vehicle reports, manifests, and patient needs.
• The HME Delivery Driver may assists less experienced HME delivery drivers by providing guidance and counseling on job duties and responsibilities.

Other

• The HME Delivery Driver performs on-call work as needed.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains positive work relations with staff members
• The HME Delivery Driver provides internal HME Staff with training on home medical equipment.
• The HME Delivery Driver demonstrates courteous behavior and is responsive to patients/families and other members of SDMS and the public.
• The HME Delivery Driver performs other job duties as requested.
• The HME Delivery Driver maintains a neat and professional appearance.
• The HME Delivery Driver adheres to all SDMS policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with the operation and repair of durable medical equipment preferred.
• Current driver’s license in applicable state.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds when required.
• Highly Organized
• Strong Administrative Skills
• PC Competent
• Work unsupervised in field exercising discretion and independent judgment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Satisfactorily complete job-related competencies.

DIRECTIONS RECEIVED

The HME Delivery Driver reports to the Lead HME Delivery Driver.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person