Delivery Technician - Roselle, NJ

Apria-Healthcare; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking Delivery Technicians to deliver, assemble, and instruct patients on medical equipment in their homes or care facilities. The role requires handling oxygen equipment, alarms for safety checks, and completing delivery paperwork.

The position offers hourly compensation in the range of $20.00–$25.00, with potential after-hours on-call duties, and a focus on safe driving and equipment maintenance. Training and licensing requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
• At least one-year related experience is required.
• Valid Non-Commercial Driver’s License in the state where the employee works.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and set up medical equipment at patients' homes and care facilities.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on basic operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete paperwork relating to deliveries, pickups, testing and equipment checks.
• Load and unload company vehicles with equipment and oxygen.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and ensure safety checks are complete.
• May be required to clean, disinfect and assist with equipment repairs.
• May be required to work after-hours and on-call as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve.With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life. ABOUT THE COMPANYApria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.JOB SUMMARYDelivery Technicians (DTs) at Apria improve the quality of life for our patients at home by delivering, setting up, and instructing patients on the use of medical equipment in their homes and care facilities.The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPick up and deliver medical equipment (e.g., respiratory supplies, oxygen equipment, hospital beds, wheelchairs, etc.) and oxygen to patients in their homes.Assemble, set up, inspect and test equipment, and instruct patients and caregivers on basic operation and maintenance, in accordance with state licensing limitations.Complete paperwork relating to deliveries, pick-ups, testing and equipment checks, repairs, vehicle inspections, etc.Load and unload company vehicles with equipment and oxygen.Operate non-commercial vehicles (<10,000lbs GVW and carrying a combination of oxygen less than 1,001 lbs) carrying medical equipment and oxygen.Perform daily vehicle inspections and check for gasoline, oil and fluid levels, tire pressure, and brakes.May be required to clean, disinfect and assist with equipment repairs.May be required to work after-hours and on an on-call basis.Successfully complete all required safe driving programs, abide by applicable motor vehicle laws and ordinances, and demonstrate safe driving practices at all times throughout employment.Maintain valid licenses and endorsements required for the position.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/AEducation and/or ExperienceEducation or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is requiredAt least one-year related experience is requiredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations:Valid Non-Commercial Driver’s License in the state where the employee worksDuties include, but are not limited to, the following:Delivers and picks up basic medical equipment and supplies.May instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other equipment/services approved by state licensure limitations.Loads and unloads durable medical equipment onto and off of delivery vehicle.Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.PHYSICAL DEMANDSFrequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs, including up and down stairsFrequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs – 60 lbs, including up and down stairsFrequent sitting/standing/bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling/rotating/twistingSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focusManual dexterityAbility to communicate well with othersApria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses.Teammate BenefitsAs an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.Our benefits program includes:Medical, dental, and vision care coveragePaid time off plan401(k) PlanFlexible Spending AccountsBasic life insuranceShort-and long-term disability coverageAccident insuranceTeammate Assistance ProgramPaid parental leaveDomestic partner benefitsMental, physical, and financial well-being programsIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.Note: Accendra is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our Company via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.#AccendraHealth