Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver for Medical Equipment to join their team. This entry-level position involves driving a company vehicle to deliver and set up essential medical equipment for patients with respiratory issues. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality customer service while adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented, ensuring that all equipment is maintained and delivered in a professional manner. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of respiratory equipment and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver medical equipment to various locations.
• Instruct patients on the safe use of equipment and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organization

Customer service

Knowledge of respiratory equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delivery vehicle

Oxygen delivery systems

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