DME Technician- Evernorth

Evernorth Health Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Tampa, Florida, seeks a DME Technician to help patients access respiratory and home medical equipment. Responsibilities include delivering and setting up equipment, educating patients and caregivers, and ensuring safety. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes across Florida.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently.
• Capacity to manage physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and pickup times with patients.
• Educate patients on the use of equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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As a DME Technician, you will help patients safely access the respiratory and home medical equipment they need to manage their health at home. You will deliver, set up, and retrieve equipment while educating patients and caregivers, ensuring safety, comfort, and confidence throughout the process. Your role supports high‑quality care, strengthens the patient experience, and contributes to Advent Health Respiratory and Equipment’s mission to empower patients across Florida.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and pickup times with patients to ensure timely, reliable service.
• Transport, deliver, and retrieve equipment and supplies while following safety procedures and reporting any concerns.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper use, storage, and maintenance of equipment.
• Review and explain all documents in the New Patient Packet, ensuring understanding of rights and responsibilities.
• Complete required delivery documentation, including route logs and oxygen dispensing logs.
• Clean, maintain, and service equipment according to company standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all equipment received, delivered, and retrieved.
• Keep warehouse areas organized, clean, and well‑stocked.
• Serve as a professional representative of AHRE in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and partners.
• Participate in on‑call rotation when assigned, maintaining availability and accurate call documentation.
• Identify safety hazards during delivery and setup, taking appropriate action to mitigate risk.
• Ensure safe vehicle operation in varied weather and travel conditions.
• Support process improvements and collaborate to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Perform moderate to heavy physical labor including bending, stretching, stooping, and crouching.
• Navigate stairs and tight spaces while maneuvering equipment.
• Drive delivery vehicles safely in varying conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage physical demands and maintain safety awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DME, respiratory care, or home medical equipment.
• Familiarity with patient care environments or healthcare settings.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [e-mail] for support. Do not email [e-mail] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care