Home Medical Equipment Technician II | HME

Avera at Home; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching 5%

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Avera at Home is seeking an Home Medical Equipment (HME) Technician II to deliver, set up, and maintain medical devices directly to patients' homes or facilities. The role includes educating patients, performing safety checks, and documenting activities to ensure compliant care.

The position requires physical lifting, independent work, and willingness to participate in on-call shifts, with a strong commitment to safety and regulatory standards in home healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers.
• Ability to perform physical lifting and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, and maintain medical devices (beds, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators) at patients' homes or facilities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe equipment operation.
• Conduct routine cleaning and safety checks of equipment and document deliveries and pickups.
• Process transactions and paperwork per company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Avera Home Medical Equipment-Aberdeen / Worker Type: Regular / Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.75 - $27.25

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

A Home Medical Equipment (HME) Technician II is responsible for the delivery, setup, and maintenance of medical devices—such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and oxygen concentrators—directly to patients' homes, facility or other living facility. Educate patients and caregivers on safe equipment operation, perform routine cleaning and safety checks, and maintain accurate delivery documentation. This role often requires physical lifting, independent work, and availability for on-call shifts.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations.
• Transport equipment safely using company vehicles, managing delivery routes, and coordinating pick-ups of used equipment items.
• Assemble medical devices on-site and provide clear, compassionate demonstrations to patients and families to ensure they understand how to use the equipment safely.
• Completes all required documentation for equipment setups, deliveries, and pickups in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately process transactions, including new customer registration, sales orders, transfers, cash sales, deposits, returns, notes, tasks, autopay, and work-in-progress updates.
• Understands reimbursement guidelines, secures necessary signatures, and documents all information required to support proper reimbursement.
• Conducts home visits to perform equipment quality checks and reinforce safe and appropriate equipment use.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs according to manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• Cleans and decontaminate equipment per manufacturer instructions and organizational infection control protocols.
• Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends).

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Experience with Medical Equipment 1-3 years of related work experience

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.

Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.