Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Patient Service Technician in Gainesville, FL. The role involves delivering and setting up respiratory equipment for patients. Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining equipment, and completing necessary documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally experience with medical equipment.

The position offers generous benefits, including paid time off, health coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Background check and drug screen are required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are necessary.
• Experience with medical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and set up medical equipment in patients' homes.
• Educate patients on safe equipment use.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Patient Service Technician – Local Delivery Driver

Drive with Purpose. Deliver Care. Make a Difference.

Join Rotech Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Service Technician and become a vital part of our mission to improve lives through home-based medical care. In this role, you’ll deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for patients in your local community—providing hands‑on support and education that truly matters.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends)
• Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients’ homes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe use and maintenance of respiratory and home medical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function and patient safety.
• Complete delivery documentation and patient visit reports accurately and on time.
• Keep your assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service.
• Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on‑call rotations.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Rotech?

• Local routes – be home daily while making a difference
• Mission‑driven work – help patients live more comfortably and independently
• Comprehensive training – learn how to safely deliver and support medical equipment

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience with medical equipment, preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred
• Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non‑verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi‑task along with attention to detail
• Self‑motivation, organized, time‑management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
• Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
• Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie‑down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
• Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
  • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
  • Annual Recertification
  • Keep face clean‑shaven to ensure N95 Mask face‑seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non‑exempt positions (as applicable)
• Commission for Account Executives
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
• Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
• Employee discount and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services
• Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
• Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
• Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs
• Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations

Background screening is required through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.