Home Medical Equipment Tech

externallincarecareers; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Home Medical Equipment Technician to triage rental respiratory gear, perform repairs, calibration, and recertification according to manufacturer specifications and Lincare guidelines.

You will use proprietary test equipment to test, troubleshoot, and sterilize devices, conduct preventive maintenance, document results, and maintain a safe, organized workspace in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• On-site training provided for equipment.
• Must pass vendor training and become certified per manufacturer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and recertifies home ventilators, concentrators, and other respiratory equipment.
• Executes testing procedures and troubleshoots with proprietary equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and function testing.
• Triages returned devices and determines proper disposition.
• Maintains a safe, organized production/test area and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Self-learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vendor training certifications

Tools

Proprietary test equipment

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.