Equipment Technician

Respire Homecare Services; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Respire Homecare Services is seeking an Equipment Technician to maintain and service durable medical equipment, especially respiratory devices, ensuring equipment is safe and ready for patient use. The role collaborates with Respiratory Therapists, Customer Service, Billing, and Operations within a Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

schedule. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with respiratory equipment, and strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with durable medical equipment or medical equipment repair preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow manufacturer maintenance procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and solid documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, test, and prepare equipment for patient use.
• Perform preventive maintenance on ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Identify malfunctions and escalate safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and internal teams.
• Assist with inventory and storage of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Attention to detail

Ventilator knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Respire Homecare Services provides comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized home care services for patients and their families by fostering an environment that balances both the needs of our employees and the needs of the company through open communication, teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.

We embrace change and the opportunity it brings to establish and administer sound policies, rules and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality.

Our focus is on delivering patient centered home care services while being committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining our most valuable resource – our employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, preparing, testing, and servicing durable medical equipment to ensure equipment is safe, clean, functional, and ready for patient use. This role has a particular focus on respiratory equipment, including performing preventative maintenance (PM), basic troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on ventilators in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company procedures. The Equipment Technician works closely with Respiratory Therapists, Customer Service, Billing, Purchasing, and Operations to support equipment availability, timely repairs, accurate documentation, and quality patient service. This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHAT YOU’ll DO

• Receives, cleans, tests, tags, and prepares new and returned equipment for patient use.
• Performs preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on ventilators and other respiratory equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company procedures.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions or safety concerns and escalates issues requiring advanced repair or clinical evaluation.
• Maintains accurate equipment service, testing, repair, and maintenance records.
• Coordinates equipment repairs with vendors, manufacturers, Customer Service, Billing, and other internal teams as needed.
• Manages patient-owned equipment and coordinates equipment repairs across sister locations.
• Monitors equipment inventory, maintains adequate quantities of ready-to-use equipment, and supports equipment transfers between locations.
• Maintains organized equipment storage areas and assists with inventory and warehouse activities as needed.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and testing are completed according to manufacturer guidelines, company procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintains required documentation, including service logs, repair records, and equipment testing records.
• Maintains working knowledge of company products, equipment, and applicable governmental and industry regulations.
• Reports equipment hazards, product incidents, and safety concerns in accordance with company policy.
• Works closely with Respiratory Therapists when equipment concerns require clinical assessment or support outside the scope of the Equipment Technician role.
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting and provides professional and courteous service to patients, customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment and performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’ll BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience with durable medical equipment, respiratory equipment, medical equipment repair, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Experience with ventilators or other respiratory equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow manufacturer-specific equipment maintenance and testing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and ability to accurately document equipment service and maintenance.
• Ability to safely lift, move, push, and pull medical equipment and supplies.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, if required.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Mission-driven culture focused on whole-person wellness and dignity
• Opportunities for career growth within the company
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package:
  • $23.50-$26.75/hour
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off

Take the leap and bring your expertise where it’s truly needed; apply today and help us create healthier tomorrows, one home at a time.