Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Delivery Driver for medical equipment, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the equipment they need for respiratory health. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work independently while providing exceptional customer service. You'll be responsible for delivering and setting up equipment in various settings, including homes and healthcare facilities. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy driving, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in patients' lives while working with a supportive team in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.
• Experience in customer service and understanding of medical equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver medical equipment safely and on time.
• Instruct patients on the proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail-oriented

Organization

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Delivery Vehicle

Oxygen Analyzer

Job description

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This employee drives and delivers equipment to perform 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. Will be responsible for a high level of customer service as this role is patient facing.

Job Functions

• Drives Lincare vehicle
• Works independently and must be detail-oriented, with excellent organization
• Fully aware of procedures in delivery and setup of respiratory equipment
• Completes equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setup
• Instructs patients in the safe and proper use of equipment
• Makes oxygen deliveries (cylinders, concentrators, liquid reservoirs) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and Lincare routing system
• Performs 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
• Drives and maintains company vehicle in clean and orderly manner
• Makes daily inspections and completes proper paperwork
• Maintains established preventative maintenance schedule
• Follows FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
• Cleans rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with Lincare policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
• Follows Lincare 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
• May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism
• Works 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

Seniority Level

Entry Level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care