Medical Equipment Technician

Job Duties :

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company and all
• applicable governmental regulations.
• Comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Educate customers in proper use and care of respiratory and HME equipment in a home setting.
• Complete required documentation following equipment setup, delivery or pickups as required.
• Assist with customer equipment problems under emergency conditions.
• Process all orders in a timely, accurate manner.
• Promote services and products to referral sources in the community as appropriate.
• Develop basic reimbursement knowledge and completely document all information necessary to ensure
• reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products, and services.
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement program to meet company policies.
• Maintain home oxygen systems through regularly scheduled visits to customers.
• Safely drive and maintain company vehicle.
• Perform patient assessment and re-assessment for patient care.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and simple repairs on equipment as required in accordance with
• company policies.
• Report equipment hazards and / or product incidents as required in accordance with company policies and
• procedures.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.
• Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
• Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
• infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
• Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program
• Responsible for cleaning equipment when assigned by supervisor or down time allows, following the Branch
• Maintenance and Cleaning Guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Entry level sales, customer service background essential
• One (1) year of Military, delivery driver with sales component or health care technician experience would be
• considered related experience and preferred.
• Senior level requires two (2) years of work-related experience and one (1) year of exact job experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stretch, bend, stoop and crouch and perform moderate to heavy physical labor while moving equipment and supplies.
• Subject to long periods of sitting and driving.
• Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall work activities and work levels fluctuate.
• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat / cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and / or other potentially infectious pathogen.
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.
• Must be able to drive independently and travel as needed.
• May be exposed to angry or irate customers.
• Must be able to access the patient’s residence without assistance.
• Mental alertness to perform the essential functions of position.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, courtesy, and respect for privacy.
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