Medical Delivery Driver

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Home Health Service Representative to provide oxygen delivery and patient equipment setup, ensuring safety and proper use of equipment at patients’ homes and centers.

Responsibilities include completing setup checklists, training patients, performing routine maintenance, and maintaining company vehicles. On-call duties evenings/weekends and potential backup coverage are included; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for the appropriate class of vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and paperwork for new patient setup; instruct patient in safe use of equipment.
• Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and perform equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and routing system.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment in home and at the center; package repairs for shipment if needed.
• Maintain company vehicle in clean, orderly condition; perform daily inspections and maintain maintenance schedule.
• Clean rental equipment upon return; keep warehouse/storage area clean and organized.
• Follow FDA guidelines on cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing; adhere to Safety, OSHA, DOT, FDA policies.
• Work as an on-call service representative evenings and weekends; respond promptly and record information on Service Call Report.
• May serve as a backup to other employees for vacations or illness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setu
  • Instruct patient in the safe and proper use of equipment
• Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and routing system
  • Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van mounted tank
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center
  • For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
  • Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
• Maintain company vehicle in clean and orderly manner
  • Make daily inspections and complete proper paperwork
  • Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
• Clean rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
• Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
• Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
• Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
  • Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  • Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
• May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism

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• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one-year experience in home health care field as service representative or equivalent position

Physical Demands:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds.