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Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, United States
Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Patient Service Technician to join our team. In this position, you are responsible for delivery and set-up of equipment at the delivery address.

Educates the patient and / or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered item.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

  • Adheres to company policies and procedures in regards to using personnel protective safety equipment and services
  • Assists in resolving customer equipment problems under emergency conditions
  • Assists with implementation of quality improvement programs to meet company and JCAHO standards
  • Assumes on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy
  • Communicates to supervisor any vehicle problems or conditions which would otherwise compromise the vehicle’s safe operations
  • Completes shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials in accordance to Rotech policy and procedures
  • Completes written patient visit reports following setup and follow-up visits per company policy
  • Delivers and educates patients on the safe use and maintenance of respiratory and HME equipment in the home or office setting
  • Develops and maintains working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company; and all applicable governmental regulations
  • Develops basic reimbursement knowledge, completely documents all information
  • Develops technical knowledge, as appropriate, of the HME or respiratory products
  • Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
  • Maintains delivery activity database
  • Maintains home oxygen systems in patients’ homes per company policy
  • Manages territory to reach service goals and delivers equipment and oxygen as required in accordance with industry standards and applicable federal, state and local governmental regulations
  • Prepares and maintains written company records to include invoices, work orders, manifests and logs
  • Processes all orders and required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
  • Reports equipment hazards and / or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

Travel via company vehicle required to patient’s homes for set-ups and reoccurring delivery

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

  • Background investigation (company-wide)
  • Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
  • Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and / or Experience

  • Experience with medical equipment, preferred
  • One year of related work experience, preferred
  • Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies

  • Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
  • Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
  • Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
  • Multi-task along with attention to detail
  • Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
  • Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

  • Email transmission and communication
  • Internet navigation and research
  • Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and / or tablet
  • Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
  • Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
  • Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies

Physical Demands

  • Lift and carry office equipment at times
  • Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
  • Requires close vision to small print on computer and / or tablet and paperwork
  • Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
  • Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
  • Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
  • Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing PolicyMedical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner Annual Recertification Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Bonus and Incentive Opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
  • Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
  • 29 days ago
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