Driver/Tech II HME

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in the Care New England Health System seeks a delivery professional responsible for the delivery and patient education of prescribed oxygen, home health care equipment, and supplies to patients in their home, hospital, A.D.L.C., or nursing home.

The role includes assembling and delivering equipment, educating clients on proper use, performing maintenance and safety checks, and remaining on call for oxygen/equipment on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is also required.
• Possesses and maintains a good driving record and the ability to operate home health equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers equipment and supplies and completes paperwork per guidelines.
• Educates clients on proper and safe use of medical equipment.
• Cleans, sanitizes, repairs, and records returned equipment; maintains vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance.
• Performs in-home and in-hospital equipment maintenance checks and documents repairs as needed.
• Remains on call for emergency oxygen/equipment on a rotating basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

Delivery coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for delivery and patient education of prescribed oxygen, home health care equipment, and supplies to patients in their home, hospital, A.D.L.C., or nursing home.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers equipment, supplies, and completes paperwork in accordance with D.O.T. and JCAHO guidelines.
• Inservices/educates clients in the proper and safe use of medical equipment. Performs home and environmental safety assessment. Explains and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Cleans, sanitizes, repairs, and records all returned equipment. Maintains delivery vehicles with respect to cleanliness, inventory and minor preventive maintenance.
• Performs quarterly, in home, oxygen preventative maintenance checks and safety assessments. Addresses any patient concerns and verifies the patient is in compliance with the physicians’ orders.
• Performs both in home and in-house, equipment maintenance checks and documents any repairs as needed.
• Responsible to remain “on call” for emergency calls of oxygen/equipment on a rotating basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required. A valid drivers license is also required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.