Home Medical Equipment Tech

externallincarecareers; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers is seeking a Home Medical Equipment Technician to triage, repair, test, and recertify respiratory equipment in a production setting. You will follow manufacturer specs, perform calibration, and maintain records of all repairs and tests.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, on-site training, and certification maintenance. You will work with DME/HME devices, potentially handling heavy equipment in a supervised environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• On-site training provided for specific equipment.
• Must pass and maintain vendor training classes and manufacturer certifications.
• Maintain required certification to repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and recertifies home ventilator, concentrators and other respiratory equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Executes testing procedures, ensures compliance to codes and instructions, troubleshoots and sterilizes equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and function testing as required by the manufacturer.
• Triages returned devices and determines proper disposition.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized production/test area and documents repairs and tests.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vendor training certification maintenance

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

• 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.