DRIVER TECHNICIAN

Apria Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic life insurance

Short-and long-term disability

Accident insurance

Teammate Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is hiring a Delivery Technician to provide home delivery of durable medical equipment to patients. The role includes loading/unloading equipment, possibly instructing patients on device use, and supporting on-call emergency deliveries as needed.

Responsibilities cover completing daily delivery logs, maintaining patient profiles, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A valid driver’s license and DOT/FDA standards adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
• At least one year related experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Minimum of three years driving history required.
• Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program.
• Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and standards of accrediting body.

Responsibilities

• The Delivery Technician is responsible for delivering durable medical equipment to Apria patients in the home.
• Pulls, packs, delivers and picks up medications, supplies and basic equipment.
• 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 and infusion equipment onto delivery vehicle.
• Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, pick-up and delivery forms and vehicle maintenance logs. Distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains supply component of patient profiles.
• Notify supervisor if any one of the following items is discovered in the patient’s home: a) Physical abuse of any family member b) Home environment is unsafe for the care ordered, such as unsanitary conditions or insufficient food for children c) Animals in the home that cause unsanitary conditions.
• May clean and assist with the repair of equipment.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including the checking of gasoline, oil fluids, tire pressure and brakes. Report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

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.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 - $18.86 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

JOB SUMMARY

The Delivery Technician is responsible for delivering durable medical equipment to Apria patients in the home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pulls, packs, delivers and picks up medications, supplies and basic equipment.
• 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 and infusion equipment onto delivery vehicle.
• Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, pick-up and delivery forms and vehicle maintenance logs. Distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains supply component of patient profiles.
• Notify supervisor if any one of the following items is discovered in the patient’s home:

a) Physical abuse of any family member b) Home environment is unsafe for the care ordered, such as unsanitary conditions or insufficient food for children

c) Animals in the home that cause unsanitary conditions

• May clean and assist with the repair of equipment.

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance including the checking of gasoline, oil fluids, tire pressure and brakes. Report malfunctions to supervisor.

• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
• At least one year related experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Minimum of three years driving history required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Driver Training Program.
• Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and standards of accrediting body.

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

• Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a hand held device, telephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documents.
• Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibility and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values.
• Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing.
• This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping.
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, specific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this job.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents.
• Strength Aspects:
  • Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1" to 36" high with weights ranging from 10 lbs - 100 lbs, and carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft -350 ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators.
  • Frequently required to push or pull objects weighing from 20 lbs - 60 lbs, up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors. Distances pushed or pulled could range from 1-25 ft on average.
  • Frequently required to grip objects with hands, up to 15 lbs of force.
  • Frequently required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10 lbs of force.
• Body Position and Flexibility Elements
  • Frequently required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3" to 10" in height,
  • Frequently stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20" in height.
  • Occasionally required to climb ladders up to 10' high, in general.
  • Frequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24" above the floor.
  • Frequently required to reach, on average, 20" away from the body.
  • Occasionally required to kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many of the above tasks.

Teammate Benefits

As 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 coverage

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Basic life insurance

• Short-and long-term disability coverage

• Accident insurance

• Teammate Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave

• Domestic partner benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs

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.

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