Delivery Driver/Medical Equipment Technician

Socket.dev; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Vehicle provided

Cell phone provided

Job summary

DME Express is seeking drivers/technicians to deliver and pick up medical equipment to Hospice patients, including wheelchairs, hospital beds and oxygen. No experience is required and training is provided. You will follow DOT and FDA regulations, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and educate patients on equipment use.

The role includes rotating on-call schedules, weekend work as needed, and opportunities to work with a dedicated team while representing the company professionally.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds daily.
• We are a 24/7 operation with rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to educate patients and families on equipment.
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy and patience with clients.

Responsibilities

• Determine or obtain best daily route and deliver all needed equipment; educate patient and family on proper use.
• Enforce DOT and FDA regulations pertaining to Oxygen and DME.
• Ensure stock levels and cleanliness of warehouse and delivery vehicle.
• Provide patient/client orientation on equipment use.
• Complete delivery and pickup through the app promptly and accurately.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle.

Skills

Positive attitude

Clean driving record

Ability to lift 75 pounds

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Description

DME Express is having tremendous growth and currently in need of the best drivers/technicians to deliver and pick up medical equipment such as Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds and Oxygen to Hospice Patients. DME Express is a medical supply company dedicated to delivering the best service and equipment to the Hospice field. We are growing because of our shared commitment to service excellence, passion and uncompromising desire to serve this industry. The average pay for this delivery driver position varies upon experience, but no experience is required for this position. We will train the right candidates.

Job Description of Delivery Driver

• Determines or obtains best daily route, assemble, deliver all needed equipment and educate patient and family on how to properly use equipment
• Enforces all DOT and FDA regulations as they pertain to Oxygen and DME for the service center they are responsible for
• Ensures stock levels are appropriate and cleanliness in warehouse and delivery vehicle is up to highest standards
• Ensures that all Medical Equipment Technicians are adhering to company and accreditation standards
• Provides patient/client orientation and instructions on the proper use of equipment when applicable
• Works with patients/clients to solve a variety of problems, thereby acting as a company field representative
• Completes delivery and pickup process through app promptly and accurately
• Assists in cleaning, disinfecting and minor repair of said equipment
• Performs daily preventive maintenance, as required, on assigned vehicle
• Maintains a neat, clean personal appearance
• Promotes teamwork among co-workers that includes assisting fellow drivers, as needed
• May be required to work Saturday/Sundays on a predetermined, rotating schedule
• Takes "on call" time on a predetermined, rotating basis during week and weekends
• Performs warehouse and office maintenance tasks as required
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity and patience when working with clients
• Markets the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Requirements of delivery driver

• Must have positive attitude at all times
• We are a 24/7 operations, with predetermined rotating on call schedule
• Accepts other duties and activities as assigned
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds on a daily basis

COVID Precautions: Personal Protective Equipment is provided and required; temperature screenings, social distancing guidelines in place; sanitizing and disinfecting of all equipment and vehicles

Benefits: A vehicle and a cell phone are provided for use (Vehicle is allowed to go home with technician).

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

and competitive salary (Based on experience).