Field Respiratory Equipment Technician

SuperCare Health (USA); Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperCare Health in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Patient Service Technician to deliver and set up durable medical equipment, provide patient education, and manage delivery/pick-up paperwork. You will work under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist and travel extensively to patients’ homes, including CPAP and oxygen equipment setup.

Responsibilities include safety protocol adherence, on-call scheduling, and maintaining knowledge of respiratory and home care equipment to ensure quality patient

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• DOT certification (optional).
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Graduate from Accredited High School or college.
• Team player-ability.
• Reliable and Responsible.
• Detailed oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work daily and is ready to work at the scheduled start time.
• Must wear all safety equipment (i.e. back support and steel toe d shoes).
• Works On-Call assignment as needed or scheduled coinciding with the Saturday schedule.
• Responsible for providing CPAP, Pulse Ox, Mask Fitting and any other oxygen/DME equipment under supervision of Respiratory Therapist.
• Completes initial Respironics/ResMed training program which includes annual competency assessment.
• Provides patient education as part of the patient care activity according to the patient need.
• Delivers respiratory, medical equipment and supplies to patients or clients.
• Maintains current and update knowledge of respiratory and home care equipment.
• Performs equipment set ups in a timely and professional manner.
• Presents SuperCare through professional personal appearance and patient care activities.
• Completes delivery and pick-up paperwork promptly and accurately, ensuring all serial numbers are listed and all paperwork is scanned into system.
• Assists, when necessary, the pulling of equipment and supplies from the warehouse as ordered on patient delivery tickets.
• Loads equipment, oxygen systems, and related supplies on to a delivery vehicle.
• Must be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations as they pertain to setting up respiratory Equipment.
• Manages all orders on route sheet and Delivery Track, delivers via company vehicle; equipment to meet ETA given.
• Communicates back with dispatch and or patient if ETA cannot be metAdds necessary notes into Delivery Track on type of delivery.
• Works with patient to solve a variety of problems, thereby acting as a company field representative (i.e. reverse demonstration process).
• Able to identify and label contaminated equipment that is picked up to be brought back to location.
• Contaminated (bloodborne pathogen exposed): equipment that has any bodily fluids or has been in an insect/rodent infested environment.
• Adhere to SuperCare Health’s company policy/procedure on picking up contaminated labeled equipment.
• Bag equipment in bag.
• Transfer equipment back to location.
• Unload and place equipment in “Dirty” (quarantine) designated area.
• Responsible for attempting to successfully pick up rental equipment, as directed, follows policies pertaining to all equipment being returned.
• Responsible for unloading of company vehicle, ensure all returned/picked up equipment is placed in proper designated area with pick up order attached.
• Must complete a physical inspection of vehicles and document daily.
• Promotes teamwork among team members which includes but is not limited to assisting other locations as needed.
• Performs warehouse and office maintenance tasks as required.
• Performs any other duties that may be requested by Supervisor or Management.
• Understand and adheres to all of SuperCare Health company policies.
• To remain knowledgeable to date on all products.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment and vehicle.
• Schedule- varying start times.
• On Call if applicable-Includes rotational holidays, weekdays, and weekends.
• Extensive travel via company vehicle required to patient’s homes and/or delivery address for set-ups and recurring deliveries.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Team player

Reliable and Responsible

Detailed oriented

Education

Graduate from Accredited High School or college

DOT certification (optional)

Job description

SuperCare Health in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Patient Service Technician to deliver and set up durable medical equipment, provide patient education, and manage delivery/pick-up paperwork. You will work under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist and travel extensively to patients’ homes, including CPAP and oxygen equipment setup.

Responsibilities include safety protocol adherence, on-call scheduling, and maintaining knowledge of respiratory and home care equipment to ensure quality patient