Home Medical Equipment Tech

American HomePatient; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Home Medical Equipment Technician in a production environment. The role involves triaging and repairing home respiratory equipment, calibrating devices, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and Lincare guidelines.

Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and proper disposition of returned devices, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation of all repair activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• On-site training provided for specific equipment.
• Maintain certification to repair specific equipment.
• Must pass vendor training and become certified per manufacturers requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and recertifies home ventilators, concentrators and other respiratory equipment per guidelines.
• Performs testing, troubleshooting and sterilization per manufacturer instructions.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and function testing.
• Triages returned devices and determines disposition.
• Maintains a safe and organized production/test area.
• Documents repair and function testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Communication skills

DME/HME knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vendor training and certifications

Tools

Proprietary test equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

The Home Medical Equipment Tech triages rental home respiratory equipment and performs required repairs, calibration, and recertification in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Lincare guidelines.

Job Responsibilities.

• Repairs and recertifies of home Ventilator, Concentrators, and other Respiratory equipment per manufacturer guidelines
• Executes testing procedures utilizing proprietary test equipment, ensures compliance to codes/manufacturer's instructions, troubleshoots, and sterilizes equipment for patient use.
• Performs preventive maintenance and manufacturer required function testing
• Triages returned devices and determines proper disposition
• Maintains a safe and organized production/test area
• Documents and maintains records all for all repair and function test of equipment

Qualifications.

• Determine when repairs are feasible as compared to manufacturing guidelines
• Understand the mechanical operation of home medical devices via testing equipment and/or gauges
• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME) preferred
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a production environment
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn

Education and Experience.

• High school diploma or GED required
• On-site training provided as required for specific equipment
• Maintain certification necessary to repair specific equipment
• Must pass and maintain vendor training classes and become certified per manufacturers requirements

Physical Demands.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. This employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

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Lincare is an equal opportunity employer, access and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Lincare provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Because Lincare believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/Disabled/Veterans