Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Overtime pay

401(k), HSA, and FSA

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider in Florida seeks a Patient Service Technician to deliver and set up medical equipment. You will drive local routes, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and preferably experience with medical equipment. Competitive benefits include paid time off, overtime pay, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Experience with medical equipment is preferred.
• One year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients’ homes.
• Educate patients on the safe use and maintenance of equipment.
• Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Rotech

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high‑quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

Overview and Responsibilities

Patient Service Technician – Local Delivery Driver

Drive with Purpose. Deliver Care. Make a Difference.

Are you looking for a driving job that goes beyond the road? 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Available for on‑call assignments as needed (after business hours & 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.
• Perform 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

Ready to drive with purpose? Apply today and join a team that delivers more than equipment—we deliver care.

Make the right move—submit your resume today.

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 or tablet
• Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
• Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie‑down procedures as per company policy
• 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 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)
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• 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 and TB vaccinations

All positions are posted for a minimum of five days and remain open until filled by a qualified applicant, generally no longer than 200 days.

Florida applicants – 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.